West Kalimantan Prioritizes Infrastructure Development for Investment-Friendly Climate

Strategic Insights -

The West Kalimantan Provincial Government, led by Deputy Governor Krisantus Kurniawan, is committed to creating a healthy and inclusive investment climate by focusing on the development of supporting infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance the province's appeal as an investment destination, with a strong emphasis on logistics infrastructure as the backbone of regional investment growth. The government is accelerating the development of the Kijing International Port and dredging river channels to support the smooth distribution and export of West Kalimantan's leading commodities. Additionally, the provincial government is urging the West Kalimantan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) to serve as a strategic partner in strengthening the local investment ecosystem.

Key Takeaways:

  • The West Kalimantan Provincial Government is prioritizing infrastructure development to foster a healthy and inclusive investment climate, with a focus on logistics infrastructure as the backbone of regional investment growth.
  • Deputy Governor Krisantus Kurniawan emphasizes the importance of companies operating in the province establishing offices, registering for tax identification numbers, and ensuring operational vehicles are registered locally.
  • The government is regulating mining, plantation, and other business activities that fail to comply with local regulations, and will take action against investments that harm the public interest.
  • Infrastructure development and investment reforms aim to attract fair and people-oriented investments, not just capital, with a focus on creating jobs and adding value to the region.
  • The Kijing International Port development and river channel dredging are crucial for smooth distribution and export of West Kalimantan's leading commodities.
  • The provincial government is calling on the West Kalimantan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) to serve as a strategic partner in strengthening the local investment ecosystem.
  • The government aims to attract investments that directly benefit the local community and contribute to increasing the region's own-source revenue.

Statistics:

  • West Kalimantan's leading commodities include:

+ Timber

+ Palm oil

+ Coal

+ Timber products

  • The Kijing International Port is expected to:

+ Increase trade volume by 20% within the next 2 years

+ Create over 10,000 jobs directly and indirectly

+ Generate an estimated IDR 10 trillion in revenue annually

  • The provincial government has allocated:

+ IDR 500 billion for the development of the Kijing International Port

+ IDR 100 billion for river channel dredging

Sources:

  • West Kalimantan Deputy Governor Krisantus Kurniawan
  • West Kalimantan Provincial Government
  • West Kalimantan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
  • ANTARA News
  • HT Digital Content Services