Erick Offers 13 State-Owned Enterprises Assets At Monas To Hong Kong Entrepreneurs If Jakarta Is Not The Capital

SOE Minister Erick Thohir. (Photo: Mery Handayani/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir offered cooperation to Hong Kong entrepreneurs to manage state-owned assets in Jakarta.

This step was taken in line with the transfer of the government center to the State Capital (IKN) of the Archipelago, in East Kalimantan.

Furthermore, Erick explained, when office activities in Jakarta moved to IKN, BUMN assets, especially buildings in the Jakarta strategic area, needed to be maintained in order to provide added value.

"Later, if this government moves, these buildings will be neglected. For example, Pertamina already has a building, but Pertamina's old building is empty now. Well, it's a shame if it's not in value creation," he told the media crew in the Central Jakarta area, written Sunday, April 21.

Erick said, for the Jakarta area, there are 13 assets belonging to SOEs offered to Hong Kong entrepreneurs to be managed.

"There are 13 BUMN assets around Monas. We really have 13 around it (Monas), yes, if it is widened again it can be 18," said Erick.

Therefore, Erick admitted that he would form a property fund, as a we investment that moves on commercial properties such as offices and retail. Later, the property fund will be under the management of PT Danareksa (Persero).

"Just like yesterday we went to Hong Kong on a roadshow. Regarding Danareksa's plan to launch a property fund that I have discussed before," he said.

In addition, Erick revealed the reason why he chose Hong Kong to offer cooperation in managing BUMN assets. He said, many Hong Kong entrepreneurs have invested in Indonesia in the property sector.

Therefore, according to Erick, it provides a great opportunity for the state-owned property business.

"Indeed, we see that there are several groups that have started investing here," said Erick.