JAKARTA - A number of foreign investors have set up a new or additional investments in Indonesia. In the next few years, at least about US $ 75 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) that are ready to enter Indonesia.Head
of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Basri explained that the
plan of foreign capital of US $ 75 billion it indicates that the
investment will be the driver of the Indonesian economy. "That is why I
am optimistic," said Basri on the sidelines of the inauguration of the
new factory of L'Oreal in the industrial area of Bekasi, Wednesday (7/11).He explained that the planned investment of US $ 75 billion is part of
an investment plan that promised a number of investors to the
government, such as Foxconn Technology Group, a supplier of Apple Inc,
which will invest about US $ 5-10 billion.Although
there is the issue of workers' demonstrations, Basri claimed to have
received an official statement from the foreign investors to leave
Indonesia. During this time, the main issue for investors is not on the minimum wage issue, but more on security.To that end, he asked the workers did not make sweeping or anarchy in the rallies was great.In
the third quarter of 2012, BKPM recorded that foreign direct investment
into Indonesia reached US $ 5.9 billion (Rp 56.6 trillion, an increase
of 32.6% compared to the same period of 2011 were recorded at Rp 46.4
trillion. "The strength of this investment come helping Indonesia's economic growth maintained at above 6% amid declining export performance, "said Chatib.He explained that foreign companies generally use natural resources are abundant. They also go into the manufacturing sector that adds value to the economy and employment.This is consistent with the long term strategy of the government that
wants Indonesia into the top 10 of the world economy," said Chatib.A similar sentiment was expressed by the Minister of Industry MS Hidayat. Together BKPM, Ministry of Industry will continue to boost investment
promotion abroad. "The government is also reviewing the incentives to be
provided to investors, if possible, they can tax allowance," he said.Yesterday,
L'Oreal has inaugurated its biggest plant in the world located in
Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java factory requires an investment of Rp 1.25
trillion is the center of production of L'Oreal in Southeast Asia. "The
establishment of our largest factory in Indonesia reflects L'Oreal's dedication to making quality products and the best value for
consumers Indonesia and the Asean region, "said Jean-Philippe
Blainpain, executive vice-president of operations of L'Oreal.L'Oreal make Indonesia a production base for Southeast Asia as a business development steps of the French company. In fact, the new plant which has an area of 66,000 square meters has become the largest factory in the world today.Strengthen InvestmentsIn addition to L'Oreal, at least six other foreign investors have committed to strengthen its investment in Indonesia. The investors include Drydocks World engaged in shipbuilding, Barry
Callebaut (cocoa processing), PT Celanese (ethanol / coal), PT Coca Cola
Amatil, and PT Oceanic Cattle (breeding).Chairman
of Drydocks World Khamis Juma Buamim explained, Drydocks will melan-on
with investment in Indonesia by the end of this year, with an investment
of US $ 150 million. Drydocks chose Batam because the area has tremendous potential, especially sea is very broad."We
see Indonesia back to the radar and its economy is heavily growing
strongly, especially coupled with its natural state is beautiful. We are
a company engaged in the field of shipping, especially in the
development of ferry boat will try to invest here and this project will
be predominantly focused Khu-sus for tourism or tourism, "he said in the Indonesia Investment Summit organized by BKPM, at Rite Carlton Hotel, Jakarta, Wednesday (7/11).Besides Batam, Drydocks World is eyeing areas in North Sumatra. Currently,
Drydocks started to discuss the investment plan with the regional
government of North Sumatra. "With the help of BKPM, we will try to
expand in Medan and we are in talks with the local government there, but
in the near future we will develop in Batam," he added.
On the same occasion, President Barry Callebaut Asia Pacific said Maurizio Decio, Barry Callebaut in the process of establishment of factories in the Makassar area will absorb a workforce of more than 100 people. "We expect the factory was completed around July next year. We do not just build a plant, but around the factory there will be chocolate garden and the workers will be trained how to process cocoa processing from start to process Snishing. We are very exited waiting for this plant and we expect can encompass workforce over 100-200 people, "he said. Based on information from the official website, Callebaut in November 2011 established cooperation with PT Comextra Majora to establish a joint venture company named PT Barry Callebaut Comextra Indonesia with a portion of ownership respectively 60% and 40%. PT Barry Callebaut Comextra establish cocoa processing plant in Napier with a capacity of 29 thousand tons, with an investment of US $ 33 million. (kemenperin.go.id)
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