PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - During January- September 2025 , West Java confirmed its position as the province with the largest investment realization, reaching IDR 218.2 trillion, or 15.2 percent of the national value.

The total investment value realized reached IDR 218.17 trillion, an increase of 18.00 percent compared to the 2024 achievement of IDR 184.89 trillion.

This massive investment has also increased employment to 303,469 people, a 4.45 percent increase compared to 290,545 people in 2024.

With details of the workforce absorbed in domestic investment (PMDN) as many as 175,385 people and foreign investment (PMA) as many as 128,084 people.

Most of these are in the manufacturing and industrial support services sectors. The most recent is the hiring of 4,500 certified skilled workers by the electric vehicle manufacturer BYD in Subang Regency.

"This investment figure is expected to continue to increase along with the influx of new investments in various industrial areas such as Rebana, Bekasi, and Greater Bandung," said the Head of the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), Dedi Taufik, Friday (17/10/2025).

The West Java Provincial Government is committed to maintaining this positive trend by improving investment services to be faster, more transparent, and more integrated.

Various digital innovations such as the KUJANG (Integrated West Java Licensing Services Collection) system are also expected to make it easier for business actors to manage permits at the provincial and district/city levels.

"Investment isn't just about numbers, but also about the well-being of the community. We want every rupiah of investment to create new jobs, stimulate the regional economy, and strengthen West Java's competitiveness," said Dedi Taufik.

With these achievements, West Java continues to strengthen its position as the engine of the national economy and the locomotive of investment in Indonesia's manufacturing industry.