JAKARTA - North Maluku has again recorded the highest economic growth in Indonesia. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), in the second quarter of 2025, the economy of North Maluku province grew by 32.09 percent. Bank Indonesia assesses that this achievement is inseparable from the contribution of the mineral mining and processing sector, one of which is the Indonesian industrial area Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) and the mining of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN).
Head of Bank Indonesia Representative for North Maluku, Dwi Putra Indrawan, explained the roles of IWIP and WBN in encouraging the regional economy.
"Since starting operations in 2018, IWIP has absorbed tens of thousands of workers, of which about 75 percent of whom come from North Maluku. The presence of IWIP and WBN has also triggered the growth of various business sectors, ranging from accommodation, culinary, entertainment, to workshop and laundry services. This positive impact was immediately felt by the surrounding community," he said during a visit to the Weda Bay Project area, last Saturday, September 20.
"The presence of IWIP and WBN also strengthens mineral downstream programs, so that development benefits are not only limited to job creation, but also to a wider and sustainable increase in added value for regions," added Dwi.
Economic growth is not only seen at the provincial level, but is also reflected in Central Halmahera (Halteng) Regency, which recorded an increase of 60.77 percent. Despite the many development challenges, the growth trend in Halteng continues to show a consistent increase every year.
Deky Tetradiono, Senior External Relations Manager of Weda Bay Project, conveyed the commitment of IWIP and WBN to continue to contribute and provide broad benefits to the regions, both Halteng and North Maluku, to the community, and support the national downstream program.
"Seeing the increasing trend of economic growth in Central Halmahera, we hope that IWIP and WBN can bring broad, inclusive, and sustainable economic benefits to the community, as well as support the national downstream program," he explained.
For information, IWIP and WBN carry out infrastructure development for the community, which play a role in encouraging economic growth. adequate infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and transportation access, is very important because it facilitates people's mobility and distribution of goods, facilitates access to basic services, and opens up new economic opportunities.
IWIP routinely repairs roads and opens new access in surrounding villages, making the mobility of residents easier. This step not only facilitates the distribution of goods and services, but also significantly improves the local economy.
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In addition to infrastructure development for the community, IWIP and WBN continue to support regional development through programs that include health centers, schools, and sports facilities. This step strengthens public access to basic services while at the same time encouraging local economic growth.
IWIP and WBN, together with Bank Indonesia and local governments, will continue to strengthen collaboration and synergy to encourage inclusive, sustainable, and real benefits for the community.
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