PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin hopes that the West Java Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Office can continue to work together under its new leadership.

West Java BI is very necessary, especially in analyzing and encouraging the economic potential in West Java to become something whose benefits can be felt by the community.

"We need support and cooperation from BI West Java, especially regarding the analysis of economic potential in West Java," said Bey when giving a speech at the inauguration ceremony for the Head of BI West Java Representative, Friday (26/4/2024).

The West Java BI Representative as of today is officially headed by Muhamad Nur, who was previously the Head of the BI Riau Representative.

Meanwhile, the previous Head of BI West Java Representative Erwin Gunawan Hutapea is now the Head of BI East Java Representative.

The inauguration of the Head of the West Java BI Representative was witnessed directly by the Deputy Governor of BI, members of Commission XI DPR RI, and the West Java Forkopimda.

Bey said that the results of BI West Java's analysis regarding economic potential would be a guide for the West Java Provincial Government in making policies, especially in the creative industry, tourism, agriculture and information technology sectors.

"The results of the analysis will be our guide in making policies and development directions such as in the creative industries, tourism, agriculture and information technology," he said.

On that occasion, Bey said that in the fourth quarter of 2023, the West Java economy grew 5.15 percent, exceeding the previous quarter's 4.58 percent year on year. Meanwhile, West Java inflation in March 2024 will reach 0.51 percent.

"Controlling food inflation is our shared priority in 2024 and of course the role of West Java BI in maintaining the macro economy in West Java is very decisive," he said.

Bey continued, West Java's economic stability will affect the inflow of investment and sustainable development for the welfare of the community.

"West Java is a driving force for the national economy because it is important to increase synergy in realizing community welfare," said Bey.