West Java Offers 46 Strategic Projects, Targets Malaysian Investment

The West Java Provincial Government has prepared 46 strategic projects, cross-sector investment potential, and clean-and-clear industrial zones to offer at the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026. The event is scheduled for 9-10 July and 14-17 October 2026. Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) Dedi Taufik stated that the provincial government is bringing a major commitment to attract regional investors, particularly from Malaysia. According to Dedi, the 46 strategic projects span nine to twelve leading sectors, including aerospace, railways, automotive, creative industries, energy utilities, renewable energy, industrial estates, technology, health tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, and downstream processing. Projects prepared include the Kertajati area, Patimban, Bandung LRT, the Cirebon Raya Regional Waste-to-Energy TPPAS, Majalengka Industrial Estate, Agrivision start-up, Sari Medika Resort, the Tasikmalaya Palm Sugar Industry Centre, and the Patimban Water Supply System. “These projects are precisely designed to attract regional markets from aerospace, technology, energy, to downstream sectors,” Dedi said. In addition to strategic projects, the provincial government will offer 44 industrial zones that are ready for use, or clean and clear. These zones are spread across Bekasi, Bogor, Sukabumi, Purwakarta, Karawang, Subang, Indramayu, Majalengka, and Sumedang. Dedi confirmed that the industrial zones are fully prepared, including guarantees against illegal levies and thuggery. Of the 44 zones, 24 have been facilitated under the KLIK scheme, or Direct Construction Investment Ease, allowing investors to begin building immediately without lengthy queues for Building Approval (PBG) and similar permits, as the main environmental impact analysis has been completed by the government. Addressing global business concerns about thuggery and interference from local community organisations, Dedi asserted that the provincial government has taken repressive and preventive digital measures. The province has mobilised the Saber Pungli task force and maximised the use of a contactless licensing system through the Online Single Submission (OSS) platform to eliminate transactional opportunities in the licensing process. “We have resolved that. It must not affect other matters. We will continue to evaluate, especially regarding illegal levies and thuggery. Now, one of the tools we have built is the OSS, which is clear. So we do not need to deal with anyone; as long as the requirements are complete, it can be executed immediately,” Dedi said. Regarding labour fulfilment, which often becomes a source of friction, the provincial government has prepared an official regional employment application that is integrated online. “Matters related to labour must go through this. So we have prepared the tool, namely the Nyari Gawe application. Business actors are also directed to use it,” he added. Dedi explained that investment certainty in West Java is reinforced by Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2025 on Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Investment. In terms of connectivity, West Java is supported by several major toll roads, such as the Cikampek, Jagorawi, Bocimi, Cipali, Cipularang, Purbaleunyi, and Cisumdawu toll roads. Additionally, there are projected toll network developments including Japek 2, Patimban, and Cigatas. With this regulatory and infrastructure support, the provincial government is optimistic about attracting the confidence of Malaysian investors, both for upstream and downstream sectors. Dedi stated that the province is targeting significant investment realisation from Malaysian investors at SIBS 2026, aiming for a value of Rp50 trillion. “I want Rp50 trillion. Come, come, come to West Java. We guarantee everything, all investment in West Java,” he said. Beyond attracting inbound investment, Dedi also hopes that West Java business players can expand their markets to Malaysia through the forum. To this end, the provincial government is collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), business actors, and MSMEs from various sectors, including footwear, plantations, and tourism. “We are striving for business matching. We are currently curating so that West Java’s economy continues to advance, including our investment target of Rp314 trillion this year, both foreign and domestic,” Dedi said. With a combination of strategic projects, ready-to-use industrial zones, construction facilitation, and strengthened digital licensing systems, the West Java Provincial Government hopes SIBS 2026 will become a gateway for expanding investment and export markets for regional businesses.