The Industropolis Batang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) aims to attract an investment of IDR 74.5 trillion and create 58,154 jobs over the next five years. This target is outlined in the SEZ’s action plan, discussed by the government through the National SEZ Council Secretariat, following the implementation of Government Regulation (PP) No. 12 of 2025. The 2,886.87-hectare area of the Industropolis Batang SEZ will focus on production/processing, logistics, and tourism. The action plan targets significant achievements within five years, including investment of IDR 74.5 trillion, exports of USD 15.2 billion, import substitution of USD 26.7 billion, and the creation of 18,991 direct jobs and 39,154 indirect jobs.
The development of this SEZ is expected to accelerate the national and Central Java economy, as directed by President Joko Widodo. Elen Setiadi, Deputy for Energy and Mineral Resources Coordination and Vice Chair of the National SEZ Implementation Team, emphasized that the action plan will serve as the foundation for policy implementation and the management of the Industropolis Batang SEZ. The plan aims to create a competitive, sustainable SEZ that will contribute to long-term development. The event concluded with the signing of the Industropolis Batang Action Plan, marking a crucial step in the SEZ's implementation.
