Ganjar Pranowo Reminds Extortion Officials In Industrial Estates

Ganjar Pranowo (Source: Central Java Provincial Government)

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo reminded all parties related to development in the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB) not to carry out illegal levies (extortion), corruption, and other forms of fraud.

This was conveyed by Ganjar, in his remarks during the laying of the first stone for the largest gas company factory in Indonesia, Samator, at KITB in Batang Regency.

Batang Regency is trusted in this investment because it provides good service. Give the best fast, no extortion, corruption and so on," said Ganjar.

Ganjar hopes that industries around the area can get supplies from Samator. Of course, at a cheaper price because it enters the area. Only by installing pipes.

Regarding the workforce, his party explained that the supply of labor could come from anywhere.

"That's why we encourage Batang and its surroundings to prepare. What kind of workforce do you need? The Batang community should not be left behind, you can't wait. Prepare yourself well, the future will be captured, not awaited," said Ganjar.

President Director of PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk, Rachmat Harsono, explained that the company whose factory has not yet been established already has its first customer, namely KCC Glass Corporation, the largest glass factory in Southeast Asia from South Korea.

We did take the largest factory we have. For Samator, the largest factory is here, the investment is around Rp. 500 billion to Rp. 600 billion. This is the 56th factory, "explained Rachmat.

Rahmat said the construction of the factory would last for 18 months. The buildings to be established consist of 70% green open land and 30% for industrial buildings.

Ground breaking itself was also carried out by the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, President Director of PT KITB Ngurah Wirawan and Acting Regent of Batang Lani Dwi Rejeki," explained Rahmat.

President Director of PT KITB Ngurah Wirawan, explained that the presence of Samator would definitely provide more value for the region. Namely in terms of providing industrial gas supply for other regional tenants.

Previously, several industries had conducted ground breaking at that location, such as KCC Glass, Rumah Keramik, Yih Quan and Wavin.

We hope that the construction of the Samator factory can be carried out on time and can operate and absorb workers next year. I have to

"convincing continuous investors around the world that this area is a growing and developing area," Ngurah said.