Pramono: Creative economy sector becomes new economic pillar for Jakarta

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the creative economy sector is becoming a new economic pillar for Jakarta, in addition to the trade and services sectors.

“These three sectors hold great potential to create jobs, attract investment, and enhance Jakarta’s competitiveness at both national and global levels,” Pramono said in Jakarta on Saturday.

He emphasised that the Jakarta Provincial Government is continuing to accelerate Jakarta’s transformation towards joining the ranks of the top 50 global cities by 2030.

To achieve this target, he noted, economic development will no longer rely solely on the trade and services sectors, but will also be strengthened through the creative economy, the sports and lifestyle sector, and the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.

“The Jakarta Provincial Government continues to provide support to ensure all these potentials develop optimally,” said Pramono.

Furthermore, Pram, as he is affectionately known, revealed that Jakarta’s economic achievements continue to show a positive trend. In the first quarter of 2026, Jakarta’s economy grew by 5.59 per cent, contributing 16.67 per cent to the national economy.

“This data shows that Jakarta’s economic foundation is becoming increasingly strong,” Pram asserted.

To this end, he ensured that the Jakarta Provincial Government will continue to encourage innovation and digitalisation so that economic growth can be felt evenly by all members of the community.

In addition, he mentioned that the Jakarta Provincial Government is also striving to strengthen the competitiveness of MSMEs through the JakPreneur programme by increasing business capacity, expanding access to finance, broadening market reach, and promoting digitalisation.

His administration aims to ensure that every MSME player has an equal opportunity to grow.

“With sustained support, Jakarta’s MSMEs are expected to become one of the main drivers of both regional and national economic growth,” Pram added.