Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of BKPM Rosan Perkasa Roeslani together with Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for investment development in the Batam Free Trade Zone and Free Port (KPBPB). This strategic step becomes a breakthrough in accelerating investment facilitation and improving more responsive investment climate.

8% Economic Growth Target by 2029

Minister Rosan emphasized the importance of investment as a main pillar to achieve the national economic growth target of 8% by 2029 according to President Prabowo's directive. "Investment contribution is the second largest (29-30%) after domestic consumption which is around 53-55%," he stated.

This MoU aims to create a better, faster, more transparent, and more open investment climate, especially in Batam.

Establishment of Permanent Investment Desk

One concrete breakthrough in the MoU is the re-establishment of the Investment Realization Enhancement Desk at KPBPB Batam. Rosan committed to placing a special team from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM permanently in Batam.

"With the Desk placed in Batam, investment facilitation processes will be faster. Some of our authorities will be distributed to Batam so licensing can run more efficiently," Rosan emphasized.

Response to Business Community Needs

Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad welcomed this step positively as a response to business community aspirations who have been facing long bureaucratic challenges. "This is a manifestation of our joint commitment to create an area that is not only investment-friendly, but also adaptive and responsive to global developments," said Amsakar.

Strategic Projects Attracting Investors

Amsakar outlined several flagship projects that are attracting investor attention:

• Nongsa Digital Park: Focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology
• Solar Home System: Renewable energy project with high interest
• Sekupang Health SEZ: Collaboration with Mayapada Group

"Solar Home System has very high interest, at least there are already two companies planning to invest. The impact will be extraordinary," Amsakar explained.

Investment Realization Reaches Rp100.5 Trillion

BKPM data shows investment realization in Batam for the period 2020-Q1 2025 reached Rp100.5 trillion with the largest sector distribution:

• Machinery and Electronics Industry: Rp23.93 trillion
• Housing, Industrial Estates, and Offices: Rp15.78 trillion
• Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry: Rp9.33 trillion
• Food Industry: Rp8.33 trillion
• Other Services: Rp6.92 trillion

Singapore became the largest FDI source with total investment of Rp33.78 trillion.

Investment Opportunities for Other Regions

The success of the investment facilitation model in Batam can serve as a reference for other regions, including Sintang Regency. DPMPTSP Sintang is ready to adopt best practices to improve investment services in West Kalimantan.