In a strategic meeting with the Real Estate Indonesia (REI) association, Deputy Governor of Bangka Belitung Hellyana emphasized the province’s commitment to strengthening investment and trade partnerships to revive its slowing economy. The discussion, held in Jakarta on April 29, 2025, marked the beginning of deeper collaboration between the provincial government and private sector stakeholders. Hellyana underlined Bangka Belitung’s vast potential—not just as a market, but as a sustainable economic hub—highlighting key sectors like tourism, fisheries, and plantations. She welcomed REI’s interest in initiating a trade mission to the province, aligning with national goals for downstream processing of key commodities like tin and other minerals. Despite the province's recent economic downturn, Hellyana maintained an optimistic outlook, asserting that strategic collaboration and innovation will drive future growth.
REI Vice Chair Moch. Turino Junaedy, representing several national business organizations, expressed strong interest in supporting Bangka Belitung’s development. He emphasized the need for synergy between business players and local governments to streamline regulations and facilitate investment. According to Junaedy, sectors such as property, tourism, and agriculture in Bangka Belitung hold significant promise, provided they are backed by clear and efficient policies. Drawing on his leadership across multiple industry associations, Junaedy reaffirmed his commitment to leveraging his networks to support investment acceleration in the province. Both parties agreed that transparent governance, a supportive regulatory environment, and shared commitment are essential to unlock Bangka Belitung’s economic potential.
