The Indonesian government is set to establish four new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with a total investment value of IDR 161 trillion. Acting Secretary General of the National Council for SEZs, Rizal Edwin, announced that the four zones have been agreed upon and are in the process of being formalized through a Government Regulation (PP). "These investments, totaling IDR 161 trillion, are from the four SEZs," explained Rizal during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, July 22.
The list of the four new zones includes: KEK Nipa in Batam, proposed by PT Ainusa Putra Sekawan, which will be used for logistics, distribution, and energy development. Second, KEK Edutek Medika Internasional in BSD, Banten Province, proposed by PT Surya Inter Wisesa (SIW), intended for research, digital economy, technology development, education, healthcare, and creative industries. "This includes Monash University Indonesia, so Indonesian students will not need to go abroad for education," clarified Rizal. Third, KEK Pariwisata Kesehatan Internasional in Batam, proposed by PT Karunia Praja Pesona, which will focus on tourism and healthcare. Fourth, KEK Industri Hijau and Bungku in Morowali, proposed by PT Anugrah Tambang Industri, with plans for production and processing, logistics and distribution, and energy development. "We hope these SEZs will be established under the current administration, but if not completed, they will certainly continue under the next government," concluded Rizal.
