Indonesian Investment Ministry aims to boost Batam’s competitiveness with new policy measures
In a bid to accelerate investment growth in Batam, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu, visited the Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam) on April 29, 2025. His visit emphasized strategic collaboration, licensing reform, and infrastructure readiness.
Investment Growth Target and Strategy
During a coordination meeting at BP Batam’s Marketing Center, Todotua highlighted the national investment realization target of IDR 1,900 trillion (~SGD 148.2 billion) for 2025, with IDR 465 trillion (~SGD 36.3 billion) already achieved in Q1. To meet this goal, the ministry is focusing on strengthening industrial areas, Special Economic Zones (KEK), and Free Trade Zones (FTZ).
Todotua pointed to the U.S.-China tariff conflict and reciprocal tariffs as global challenges, urging Indonesia to seize the opportunities emerging from supply chain realignments. A task force between the Ministry of Investment and BP Batam will be formed soon to anticipate and respond to these challenges.
Proactive Licensing Support at BP Batam
To improve investor services, the Ministry will re-establish a licensing service desk at BP Batam’s Public Service Mall (PTSP). This desk will streamline communication between local authorities and national ministries and ensure a faster investment permit process.
Addressing Business Climate Barriers
The task force and licensing desk aim to tackle common investment bottlenecks including licensing delays, business climate concerns, and competitiveness issues. Todotua stressed that a tactical approach is vital to eliminate these obstacles efficiently.
Li Claudia Chandra, Vice Chairman of BP Batam, welcomed the ministry’s initiatives and expressed full commitment to collaborate. “We appreciate the establishment of the task force and desk at BP Batam. This is a strategic move to create a more competitive and investment-friendly ecosystem,” she affirmed.
Ensuring Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth
The strategic measures are expected to significantly reduce investment barriers while optimizing Batam’s economic potential for the broader community. Both institutions are united in their commitment to building sustainable investment pipelines through transparent, cooperative frameworks.
As Batam positions itself at the forefront of Indonesia’s investment landscape, the synergy between the Ministry of Investment and BP Batam sets a strong foundation for economic transformation. By addressing regulatory bottlenecks and establishing proactive coordination channels, the region stands to gain from improved investor confidence, streamlined processes, and long-term economic benefits for communities in Batam and beyond.
Sources: BP Batam (2025), Penajam News (2025)
Keywords: BP Batam, Investment Task Force, Todotua Pasaribu, Free Trade Zone, Investment Growth
