Duta Besar Singapura Kunjungi JIIPE Gresik

Kota terbesar kedua di Indonesia, adalah Surabaya, ibu kota Jawa Timur dan salah satu kota pelabuhan paling awal di Asia Tenggara. Dikenal secara lokal sebagai “Kota Pahlawan”, Surabaya memainkan peran penting dalam perjuangan kemerdekaan, dan merupakan simbol ketahanan dan persatuan negara.

Surabaya telah berkembang menjadi pusat dinamis yang memadukan akar sejarahnya dengan suasana modern. Berlokasi strategis di seberang Pulau Madura, Surabaya juga berfungsi sebagai pintu gerbang utama perdagangan dan industri, yang menghubungkan Pulau Jawa dengan dunia. Kembali ke Surabaya untuk pertama kalinya sejak COVID-19, saya terinspirasi oleh energi dan pertumbuhan kota yang terbarukan.

Duta Besar Singapura untuk Indonesia, Fook Seng Kwok dengan senang hati berkunjung Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE), yang merupakan kawasan industri terkemuka di Indonesia, dan satu-satunya kawasan ekonomi khusus (KEK) lainnya di pulau Jawa.

Dengan lahan seluas 3.000 ha untuk kegiatan industri menengah-berat, fasilitas pelabuhan laut dalam & kawasan perumahan yang bersebelahan, JIIPE telah menarik banyak penyewa industri besar internasional termasuk Ambercycle, Unilever & Xinyi Glass.

JIIPE juga berperan penting dalam mendukung infrastruktur perekonomian Indonesia. Di satu sisi, fasilitas Freeport Indonesia mendukung rantai pasokan tembaga khusus – memurnikan dan mengekspor salah satu logam paling penting di dunia. Di sisi lain, fasilitas Bank Indonesia yang aman yang terletak di sana mengelola aliran sumber daya berharga lainnya – mata uang dan emas.

JIIPE Gresik

Sungguh mengesankan melihat JIIPE menjadi pusat industri dan inovasi global yang berkembang pesat, memberikan contoh kuat tentang apa yang dapat dicapai oleh pembangunan terpadu di Indonesia. Sehubungan dengan pengembangan Kawasan Industri Kendal di masa depan.

Hadir dalam kunjungan tersebut ialah Haryanto Adikoesoemo dan PT AKR Corporindo, Tbk.

Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE)

Indonesia’s second-largest city, is the capital of East Java and one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. Locally known as the “City of Heroes”, Surabaya played a pivotal role in the nation’s fight for independence, and is a powerful symbol of resilience & unity for the country.

Surabaya has since evolved into a dynamic hub that blends its historic roots with a modern pulse. Strategically located across from Madura Island, Surabaya also serves as a key gateway for trade & industry, connecting Java to the world. Returning to Surabaya for the first time since COVID-19, I was inspired by the city’s renewed energy & growth.

Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia Fook Seng Kwok kindly invited us to join him on a visit to the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) and it was great to benchmark ourselves against a leading industrial park player in Indonesia, and the only other special economic zone (SEZ) on Java island. With 3,000 ha of land for medium-heavy industrial activities, deep sea port facilities & adjoining residential estates, JIIPE has attracted many large international industrial tenants including Ambercycle, Unilever & Xinyi Glass.

JIIPE also plays a key role in supporting Indonesia’s economic infrastructure. On one end, the facilities by Freeport Indonesia support a specialized copper supply chain — refining and exporting one of the world’s most essential metals. On the other, the secure facilities of Bank Indonesia located there manage the flow of another precious resource — currency & gold.

It was impressive to see how JIIPE has become a thriving hub of global industry & innovation, setting a strong example of what integrated development can achieve in Indonesia. As we look to the future development of Kendal Industrial Park, we’re eager to learn from JIIPE’s success and explore collaborations with other forward-thinking industrial park leaders across Indonesia.

Special thanks to Bapak Haryanto Adikoesoemo & PT. AKR Corporindo, Tbk for hosting us at your wonderful development. It was also great to separately see Mark Lee in Surabaya & welcome on his first visit here. For those with a touch of wanderlust, Surabaya is only a short journey away from the beautiful beaches of Bali — an added bonus for anyone planning a visit!

Editor : Syaiful Anwar