Central Java Provincial Government Appreciates Sido Muncul Who Is Able To Absorb Many Workers
JAKARTA - The Central Java Provincial Government continues to boost investment, especially in the labor-intensive sector, because the sector is able to absorb a lot of labor.
"We prioritize Central Java, because the workforce is competitive, and this is already running at PT Sido Muncul," said Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi, during a visit to PT Industri Jamu and Pharmacy Sido Muncul in Semarang Regency, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, September 10.
In terms of manpower, said Luthfi, Sido Muncul has empowered the potential of the surrounding community because the labor-intensive industry has approximately 3,000 employees.
However, the factory's operations are also combined with the use of technology so that it becomes a very good development model.
He said Sido Muncul had become a source of pride related to labor-intensive industries and the green economy in Central Java so that the company could be an example of investment development, both domestically and abroad.
"I am proud that in Central Java there are local companies that not only have local products, but are regional, national, and even international," he said.
The company, which was founded in 1951, has consistently produced herbal medicine and other herbal products. In addition to economic development, the activities carried out are also part of preserving ancestral culture and heritage, namely herbal medicine.
Regarding investment, the investment realization of PT Sido Muncul according to the Investment Activity Report (LKPM) for seven classes of Indonesian business field standards reached around Rp3.634 trillion.
The company has also implemented a green economy, such as the use of new and renewable energy, as well as an installation for groundwater absorption.
"This is an inspiration for investment in our region. Green economy is attracted by investors. Hopefully this will be the leverage of other investors in Central Java," said Luthfi.
Meanwhile, the Director of PT Sido Muncul, Irwan Hidayat, hopes that the Central Java Provincial Government will continue to support domestic companies, especially those in Central Java.
One of them is by deploying a team to provide guidance and supervision to companies, ranging from licensing, environment, and employment.
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"Through this routine inspection, it is hoped that there will be no mistakes, because there is guidance and guidance from related agencies that can make this company better," he said.
He also appreciated Ahmad Luthfi's steps in being able to restore international flights at Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang.
Investment realization in Central Java in the first half of 2025 reached IDR 45.58 trillion, or 58.19 percent of this year's investment target, and was able to absorb 222,373 workers, the highest compared to four other provinces on the island of Java.