Investment In Bontang Absorbs 512 Indonesian Workers

Illustration (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

BONTANG - Investment in the city of Bontang, East Kalimantan in 2024 is IDR 2.7 trillion and has succeeded in absorbing 512 Indonesian workers (TKI) from both domestic investment (PMDN) and foreign investment (PMA).

"The 512 migrant workers came from PMDN investment absorbing 475 people, then from PMA investment absorbing 37 migrant workers," said Head of the Bontang City Investment and One Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Muhammad Aspiannur as reported by ANTARA, Monday, March 10.

He appreciated investors because the incoming investment not only increased the economy but also opened up more job opportunities for local communities.

"Of course this can ultimately help alleviate poverty," he said.

This is in line with the vision carried by the Bontang DPMPTSP, namely to make Bontang a developed and inclusive city.

The Municipal Government of Bontang together with the community continue to strive to maintain a conducive climate and provide convenience for those who want to invest.

A number of sectors that dominate the realization of PMDN investment throughout 2024 are five, namely the basic chemical industry, chemical goods, and pharmaceuticals with a value of IDR 2.1 trillion, then other service businesses IDR 140 billion, housing, industrial estates, and offices IDR 77.6 billion, trade and repair IDR 49.5 billion, construction worth IDR 44.4 billion.

"The success of the basic chemical industry sector that dominates the realization of PMDN investment shows that Bontang is still the center of the chemical and petrochemical industry in East Kalimantan Province," he said.

Meanwhile, PMA investment in 2024 also experienced significant growth with five main sectors that contributed greatly, namely other industries Rp. 96.2 billion, the food industry Rp. 35 billion, the basic chemical industry, chemical goods, pharmaceuticals Rp. 6.4 billion, housing, industrial estates, and offices Rp. 782 million, hotels and restaurants Rp. 647 million.

"The increase in investment in the food, housing and industrial sectors, shows a shift in the increasingly diverse investment trend in Bontang City," said Aspiannur.

He also explained the prospect of future investment if he saw positive achievements in 2924, then his party would continue to encourage ease of licensing, encourage infrastructure improvement in order to attract more investment.