Jakarta – Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, revealed the high optimism shown by US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) member companies towards the investment climate in Indonesia.
This, according to him, is supported by the commitment of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration in creating a conducive business environment.
“They are very excited because most of them have also invested in Indonesia and there are also those who will invest in Indonesia also from minerals, oil, and gas,” he said, quoted on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
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According to Rosan, investors welcome the government’s commitment to enforce the law, eradicate corruption, and improve the ease of doing business in Indonesia. These efforts are considered to provide a sense of security and comfort for business people.
“Mr. President said there is no tolerance for corruption or negative things that will hinder investment. The rule of law will be strictly enforced and this also provides a sense of comfort and comfort to investors who have invested in Indonesia,” he continued.
In addition to regulatory aspects, Rosan highlighted the importance of developing local human resources (HR). He hopes that incoming investment will not only boost economic growth, but also bring technology transfer and increase the capacity of the Indonesian workforce.
“So, the hope is that when they invest, at the same time they also build and increase the capacity of our human resources, our workers, and hopefully there will be a transfer of technology,” he explained.
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During the US-ABC meeting, said Rosan, President Prabowo also emphasized the government’s commitment to support collaboration between foreign and domestic investors in order to realize sustainable economic growth.
“Mr. President conveyed clearly how the commitment of the Indonesian government to continue to jointly increase this economic curve by maintaining investment, both those that have entered Indonesia and those that will enter Indonesia and also collaborating with domestic investors,” he concluded. (*)
