LJAKARTA - The dusk wind caressing the softness of Sikuping Hill, welcoming dozens of paragliding athletes from various provinces who are preparing to fly across the sky of Batang. The expanse of the sea, the horizon line, and the greenness of the area became the perfect background for the 2025 Paragliding National Championship which was held on July 10, 2025.
Not only being a prestigious sporting event, this championship is also a reflection of the new face of the Industropolis Batang SEZ, an area with a strategic national status that now holds three main functions: industry and processing, logistics and distribution, and tourism.
SEZ Industropolis Batang today is not only seen as a promising investment destination, but also as a living space that can be enjoyed by the community. This area stands in a charming landscape: surrounded by hills on the south side that is green and brewed, and opens directly to the marine atmosphere on the north coast of Java Island.
This combination creates a landscape that is rarely owned by industrial estates and is actually a strength in itself that enriches the character of the region. Ngurah Wirawan, President Director of PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, emphasized that the development of the tourism sector within the region is a form of seriousness in creating a balanced and humane future area.
KEK Industropolis Batang is not only built to move, but also to live. Sunset in Sikuping Hill, natural calm, and sea panoramas is a very strong attraction. Determination of the status of the Tourism SEZ is a form of government confidence that this area has competitiveness, not only for industrial investment, but also for attracting tourists," said Ngurah.
The Paragliding National Championship Event this time was attended by 91 athletes from seven provinces, including Central Java, West Java, East Java, East Kalimantan, DKI Jakarta, Bengkulu, and Bali. In addition to being a national competition, this activity also introduces SEZ Industropolis Batang as one of the best sports tourism locations in the Pantura area.
Colonel Lek Untung Kus Harmiandono, Head of the Indonesian Air Force Base, Adi Soemarmo, praised the condition of Sikuping Hill which is very ideal for aerospace sports.
"The condition of the wind and geography is very supportive. This place deserves to be one of the training centers and paragliding activities in Indonesia," he said.
The Regent of Batang, M. Faiz Kurniawan, said that strengthening the tourism sector in industrial areas like this is a visionary strategic step.
"We see SEZ Industropolis Batang as an area that grows with soul. People can work, but can also enjoy a calm afternoon with extraordinary views. This is a form of development that touches many aspects of life, and we really appreciate the government's steps to establish the status of the Tourism SEZ here," he said.
Nunung Seiawan, Chairman of the Batang Regency Paragliding Championship Committee, added that the high interest of participants was also driven by the growing attractiveness of the region.
"Participants come not only to compete, but also to enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of Batang. This is not only a championship, but also an experience," he said.
With the presence of the Tourism SEZ status, SEZ Industropolis Batang emphasized itself as a future economic zone that prioritizes harmony: a growing industry, efficient logistics, and a public space that still provides space for humans to enjoy its natural beauty. The government's decision to determine three statuses at once is a form of trust that today is paid for with real work.
In Industropolis Batang, development is not only established in the form of factories and logistics warehouses, but also in the dusk that can be enjoyed by the community from the hill. An area that is not only productive, but also poetic.
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