The Indonesian government continues to convince investors to invest in the National Capital City (IKN) of the Archipelago. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) assured that there will be many incentives that are ready to be given by the government. "What's lacking? There is a Minister for ATR/BPN. Incentives are still lacking, there is a minister for investment. Sir, there is less incentive, ask. The tax holiday is not long, for example. The tax deduction is not much, please convey it," said Jokowi at the IKN Market Sounding event in Jakarta. Ballroom Djakarta Theater, quoted on Wednesday (19/10/2022).
Meanwhile, the Head of the Nusantara IKN Authority, Bambang Susantono, explained a number of incentives that were prepared. For example, a tax holiday for public infrastructure for 30 years for an investment of IDR 50 billion. In the research and development (R&D) sector, there is also an incentive in the form of a tax deduction of 350%. "This is the finalization stage, then my duet with Mr. Donny (Vice Head of the IKN Authority) with KADIN. If the PP comes out, it can be implemented immediately," said Bambang. Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Arsjad Rasjid said, IKN is the Future of the Indonesian Nation, a symbol of Indonesia Gold. Through IKN, it is hoped that it can encourage the acceleration of equity in Indonesia, so that Indonesia can become a magnet for the world economy. "In achieving the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045, we can not only depend on development on the island of Java, but we must also explore and optimize all existing potential in Indonesian territory. And this is where IKN becomes a new solution and hope," said Arsjad. As a strategic partner of the government and home to the business world, KADIN Indonesia is ready to help facilitate the search for investors and book investment targets for the development of the National Capital of the Archipelago (IKN). So that IKN can be a breakthrough in all fields and business actors no longer find obstacles in running their business. So far, many investors have expressed their interest in investing in IKN. For example, Hermina Hospital, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), IKEA, Ciputra Group, and several investors who cannot be mentioned. "Because JIS has been done, IKEA has been, Hermina has been. Previously, the Head of the Hospital Authority had not only one but had seven commitments," added Jokowi. The development of IKN will be accelerated in 2023. According to Bambang, his party believes that the completion of IKN can be on target.
