Regional Representative Council Monitors Investment in North Kalimantan

TANJUNG SELOR - The Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of North Kalimantan Province (Kaltara) will oversee investment activities in Kaltara. Moreover, the investment aims to create social economic welfare for the community.

Kaltara DPRD Chairman Achmad Djufrie said that in order for the investment to run well, his party will increase partnerships between regional government executives, investors, company managers and the community.

"There must be partnerships with several parties so that the presence of investment can bring economic progress that is directly proportional to the welfare of the community," said the Gerindra Party politician, Wednesday, November 13.

Djufrie also reminded to maintain a conducive investment climate. This is very important to stimulate the role of investment in the economic development of the community.

"Let's work together to maintain a conducive investment climate in Kaltara. Furthermore, we ensure that the investment can open up jobs for the community, boost the regional economy," said Achmad Djufrie.

He explained that the investment that entered Kaltara has begun to absorb a lot of workers. As in the energy and manufacturing sectors, it will absorb around 7 to 8 thousand workers.

"One of them is the construction of the Kayan River Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) in Bulungan Regency and the Mentarang River Hydroelectric Power Plant in Malinau," he explained.

"In the Indonesian Green Industrial Area (KIHI) in Bulungan Regency, it has currently absorbed almost 5,200 workers. In Tarakan, there is also a pulp industry by PT. Phoenix Resources International (PRI) which will absorb 800 workers in phase 1," he continued.

Jufri said that the potential for labor absorption is projected to continue to grow.

"The North Kalimantan Provincial Government is currently trying to encourage development in the agriculture, fisheries, and manufacturing sectors. These three sectors have very large opportunities for labor absorption," he said.