The Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Agency (DPMPTSP) of Karawang Regency, West Java, reported that investment realization has reached approximately IDR 22.36 trillion by mid-2023. This figure represents half of this year's investment realization target. Specifically, in the second quarter of 2023, Karawang recorded an investment realization of IDR 12.554 trillion. this investment realization comprises around IDR 11.7 trillion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and approximately IDR 783.69 billion of Domestic Direct Investment (DDI). The sectors with the highest investments are transportation, warehousing, and telecommunications. This investment realization is said to have contributed to employment opportunities, as it has created job opportunities for around 2,209 individuals.
By adding the investment realization in the first quarter to that of the second quarter, the total investment realization until June 2023 amounts to approximately IDR 22.36 trillion. Foreign direct investment (PMA) still dominates the overall investment realization. DPMPTSP continues its efforts to attract investors to invest in Karawang Regency. They are continuously striving to maximize the licensing services to facilitate investors in processing their permits through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, and providing services through the Public Service Mall. With the facilitation of licensing processes, it is hoped that the investment realization in Karawang Regency for 2023 will be achieved.
In 2022, the investment realization reach about IDR 37.19 trillion, exceeding the central government's target of Rp 29 trillion. Previously, Karawang Regent stated that the investment realization target for 2023 is even higher, at IDR 40 trillion. The government are optimistic that the investment target of IDR 40 trillion for this year will be achieved.
