Balikpapan – The development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan continues to strengthen its position as a new center for economic and investment activities. The presence of IKN has triggered an increase in investment realization in East Kalimantan, even in the third quarter of 2024 it has reached IDR 55.82 trillion from the annual target of IDR 76.02 trillion.
Head of the East Kalimantan Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), Fahmi Prima Laksana, expressed optimism that the target would be exceeded considering the positive investment trend in recent years.
Fahmi explained that East Kalimantan continues to experience an increase in investment, both from domestic (PMDN) and foreign (PMA). The realization of PMDN investment reached IDR 38.65 trillion, while PMA reached IDR 17.16 trillion.
“Since 2020, East Kalimantan’s investment achievements have always exceeded targets, so we are confident that this year’s target will be achieved, or perhaps even exceeded,” said Fahmi.
The success of investment in the IKN is also supported by synergy between the government, private sector, and professional organizations. The IKN Cooperation Forum (Forsa IKN) led by Ariasa Hadibroto Supit, recently held a meeting with the IKN Authority to discuss strategic steps to attract investors. This meeting resulted in a plan to establish the IKN Investor Club, a coordination platform led by the Deputy Chairperson of Forsa IKN, Trisya Suherman. This club is designed to strengthen collaboration between investors and facilitate the exchange of information to encourage innovative and sustainable development in the IKN.
The IKN Investor Club is believed to strengthen the network between investors and various stakeholders, thereby creating synergy to accelerate the development of the IKN.
“This club will accelerate investment growth in the IKN through new ideas and innovations and support the principles of sustainable development,” said Trisya Suherman.
Deputy for Funding and Investment of the IKN Authority, Dr. Agung Wicaksono, welcomed this initiative and emphasized that the IKN Authority is committed to providing supporting infrastructure to ensure a competitive and investor-friendly investment climate.
“The capital city of the archipelago offers unrivaled investment opportunities for Indonesia’s future,” Agung concluded.
Through this close collaboration, the development of the IKN will not only drive local economic growth, but also provide an opportunity for Indonesia to introduce a new sustainable city model on the global stage.