Joko approves four brand new special economic zones in Indonesia

The four new Special Economic Zones (KEK) proposed by the business community this year, namely Edutek Medika Internasional Banten in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD), Nipa in the Riau Islands, Batam International Health Tourism Zone in the Riau Islands, and Bungku Green Industry in Central Sulawesi, have been approved by President Joko. Bungku Green Industry.The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs said President Joko has approved four proposals for the establishment of KEK and is in the process of finalizing the legal basis through government regulations (PP). Earlier, the acting secretary-general of the KEK National Council said BSD's Edutek Medika Internasional will be developed as a center for research and technology development for the digital economy, and it will also be developed as an education and health center. The KEK is proposed by PT Surya Inter Wisesa, a subsidiary of PT Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD).

There is also Monash University there, which is already operational. Then international standard medical hospitals will also be built so that Indonesian citizens can get international quality treatment without having to go to Penang or Singapore, just come to Indonesia. As for Nipa KEK, it will focus on energy development logistics and distribution business proposed by PT Asinusa Putra Sekawan. Meanwhile, the Batam International Health Tourism Special Economic Zone (BIHT SEZ), initiated by PT Karunia Praja Pesona, promises to realize an investment of Rp 6.91 trillion and to employ a workforce of 105,406 people. apollo Hospital india, as a major investor, is committed to creating international standard healthcare services and improving medical tourism, and will be completed and put into operation by 2026. PT Anugrah Tambang Industri proposes to set up the Bungku Green Industrial Special Economic Zone in Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi province, with business activities planned for production management, logistics and distribution, and energy development. The total investment of the four projects is Rp 161 trillion.