Jokowi Names Central Java The Best Province For 2021 National Investment Services, Ganjar: Comrades' Efforts Bring Results

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) with the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo. (Photo: Doc. Setkab)

JAKARTA - The hard work of the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo to reform the bureaucracy in order to provide good service has paid off. The Ministry of Investment / Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has named Central Java as the best national province in terms of investment services in 2021.

The award was given directly by President Joko Widodo to the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo at the 2021 Investment Coordinating Board event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Jakarta, Wednesday 24 November. Central Java became the best province after beating West Java and West Sumatra which were ranked second and third.

In addition to the province, a number of regencies/cities in Central Java also received awards for the best investment services. Among them are Semarang City, Banyumas Regency and Sragen Regency.

"My friends' efforts to reform services with ease have yielded results. I thank my friends both in the provinces and districts/cities for this achievement. Even so, I still remind you that we must not be complacent," said Ganjar in a statement. written statement.

Ganjar said, there is still big work to be done. After good service, the next stage, said Ganjar, is realizing investment realization.

"Like the President's message, how to increase realization. He also ordered, not only big ones, but small investments, SMEs and others. I hope everyone maintains this and I thank you because this is part of your commitment, friends," he said. .

Ganjar further explained, Central Java has done many things to provide the best service in the investment sector. Central Java has always been consistent in the implementation of online single submission (OSS). In addition, other facilities such as eradicating illegal levies (extortion) to excellent service at public service malls are provided.

"I ask my friends to proactively invite investors, help them and ensure there are no extortion. We also become a guide to potential investors not only on licensing, but until they do business," he explained.

The after sale service concept, Ganjar continued, was also carried out in Central Java. This means that the service is not completed after the permit is issued, but if a problem occurs in the middle of the road, the Central Java Provincial Government will help.

"Often the entrepreneurs encounter difficulties in the middle of the road, so I ask my friends to help. Not only do they finish when giving permission at the beginning, but guide them to the end," he concluded.

In his remarks, President Jokowi said he was pleased with the commitment of ministries, institutions and regional heads, both provincial and district/city, regarding services to investment. According to him, matters of service, licensing and other things must be done to attract investors to come to Indonesia.

"I am happy earlier, there are ministries, institutions, provinces and districts/cities that have received awards for investment, both in the realization and in matters of licensing services. Investors who are served well do not necessarily want to, let alone those who are not served. Therefore, the old pattern that old school must be abandoned, provide the best service to all investors, whether small, medium or large. All must be served well," he said.

Jokowi continued investment is one of the keys to accelerating economic growth. This sector, he continued, could have a big impact in various other sectors of life.

"With investment, the circulation of money will be even greater. And it will have other effects, people's purchasing power will increase, consumption will increase and economic growth will also increase," he explained.

Meanwhile, Head of the Investment Agency and One Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP), Ratna Kawuri said, the realization of Central Java's investment until the third quarter of 2021 amounted to IDR 38.19 trillion. This amount has met 71.3 percent of Central Java's investment achievement target this year of Rp 53.53 trillion.

"This number is certain to increase because investment interest in Central Java is quite large. Some time ago we held the Central Java Investment Forum (CJIBF) and many investors are ready to invest with an investment interest plan of around Rp39 trillion," said Ratna.

Apart from large investors, Ratna continued, Central Java also provides excellent service to small investors, including SMEs. As of September 2021, there are 205,626 licensed business units with a total business capital of Rp3.66 trillion.