Amid global trade uncertainty and geopolitical tension, Indonesia has a strong chance to attract investment relocations from countries impacted by the US-China trade war. Akhmad Ma’ruf Maulana, Chairman of the Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI) for 2025–2029, emphasized this during HKI’s national conference in Jakarta. He urged domestic industrial zones to seize supply chain shifts and proposed the establishment of the National Industrial Estate Agency (BKIN) under the Ministry of Industry to streamline investment processes and remove barriers.
HKI also plans to push for a dedicated industrial estate law to enhance legal certainty, efficiency, and competitiveness. Ma’ruf stressed that industrial estates are not just about profit but serve national interests. Aligned with President Prabowo’s Asta Cita vision, HKI aims for 8% economic growth over five years by promoting downstreaming, sustainable and green industrial zones, and digital transformation. The goal is to make Indonesia a more competitive and affordable investment destination in Asia. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang expressed support for HKI’s vision and highlighted the vital role of industrial zones in driving national economic growth.
