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Sabtu, 18 Mei 2024

To Investors, Minister Bahlil Demands 3 Requirements for Merauke Sugar Self-Sufficiency Project

Merauke, May 18th 2024 - Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, reiterated the key obligations for investors participating in the Merauke sugar and bioethanol self-sufficiency project in South Papua, following an inspection of the 2 million hectares designated for the project.

"I have three requirements: First, the rights of the local population must be respected and safeguarded. Second, mutualistic symbiosis system must be implemented. Third, local entrepreneurs must be actively involved, ensuring that services such as catering and workforce recruitment prioritize local talent," stated Bahlil during a press interview in Merauke, after conducting an aerial survey of the project site.

Minister Bahlil emphasized the importance of prioritizing local labor to ensure that the benefits of investment are felt by the local community. "The employment of local workers is mandatory. Companies failing to comply will face serious consequences," he warned.

However, he also called on local entrepreneurs to uphold high professional standards when partnering with investors. "Local entrepreneurs must be prepared to meet the required standards. It is counterproductive to insist on collaborating with local entrepreneurs if they do not deliver quality work, as this will only hurt the entire project," he stressed.

He further cautioned local entrepreneurs against treating this private sector project like a State Budget (APBD) project. "This is not an APBD project. You get upset when you don't get the project, regardless your little work, (that) isn't right. Professionalism is critical. You don’t meet the criteria will be replaced. This is a competition," Bahlil asserted.

This arrival to Merauke marks Bahlil's first visit since being appointed by President Joko Widodo as Chair of the Task Force for Accelerating Sugar and Bioethanol Self-Sufficiency in Merauke Regency, South Papua Province, on April 19, 2024. The Task Force, established by Presidential Decree (Keppres) No. 15 of 2024, aims to accelerate plantation investment activities integrated with sugar industry, bioethanol, and biomass power generation industries in Merauke, South Papua.

For further information, please contact:

Ricky Kusmayadi

Head of Communication and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment/BKPM

E-mail: rickykusmayadi@bkpm.go.id


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