The Karawang Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP) reported a remarkable achievement in 2024, with investment realization reaching IDR 48.66 trillion, exceeding the government's target of IDR 42.7 trillion. This places Karawang in second place for investment realization, after Bekasi, which achieved IDR 64.90 trillion. The third position is held by Bogor, with IDR 18.10 trillion. Head of DPMPTSP Karawang, Wawan Setiawan, expressed satisfaction with this result, highlighting that Karawang has consistently exceeded its targets. The total investment comprised both domestic investment (PMDN) and foreign investment (PMA), with foreign investment accounting for a larger share. The significant investments have been spread across various industries, including paper mills, toll roads, and data centers.
In addition to the impressive investment figures, Karawang also saw a notable increase in job creation, with 9,118 jobs generated in 2024. This includes 4,600 jobs from domestic investment and 4,518 jobs from foreign investment. The number of jobs created is significantly higher compared to 2023, where only 4,314 jobs were created. The top companies driving this investment growth include PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper, PT HLI Green Power, and PT Astra Daihatsu Motor, among others. Wawan expressed optimism about Karawang's future prospects, believing that the region has the potential to surpass Bekasi in terms of investment achievements in the coming years.
