The Indonesian government is set to establish six new Special Economic Zones (KEK), bringing the total to 31, as part of its strategy to accelerate national investment growth. Each KEK will have specialized focus areas, including industrialization, health, education, digital, and tourism sectors, allowing more efficient regulatory and fiscal coordination. The government aims to achieve 8% growth in investment realization, targeting USD 13 billion over the next five years.
The new KEKs will be located across Java, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi, and their development will begin with anchor investors to ensure sustainability. Investors from China, Europe, and Japan have already shown interest and started initial developments. Since 2012, existing KEKs have attracted USD 18.8 billion in investment, created over 237,000 jobs, and hosted 351 tenants. In 2025 alone, KEKs generated USD 3.6 billion in investment, created more than 79,000 jobs, and recorded exports of USD 5.43 billion.
