Friday, 03 July 2026 | 15:22
The government held an FGD in the Mandalika SEZ to prepare a competent workforce, particularly in the hospitality sector, to support the zone's investment, which had reached Rp6.06 trillion and absorbed 20,862 workers as of Q1 2026. Manpower Minister Yassierli highlighted the national internship program as a solution to address workforce mismatch, backed by a Rp6.26 trillion budget for apprenticeships starting July 2026. PT ITDC and BBPVP East Lombok are also preparing training for around 6,000 participants, including in hospitality. This synergy among the government, zone management, and businesses is expected to strengthen an adaptive workforce ecosystem to support Indonesia's 5.4% national economic growth target in 2026.
The series of SEZ development evaluation meetings continued with a site visit to the Galang Batang SEZ and Bintan Industrial Estate on Saturday, October 7 2023. This visit is a strategic step in order to encourage economic development and investment in the Riau Islands.
In order to support the development of the Bali SEZ, President Joko Widodo has issued Presidential Decree Number 6 of 2023 concerning the Bali Province SEZ Regional Council, which appoints the Governor of Bali as Chair of the Regional Council, the Mayor of Denpasar as Deputy Chair of the Regional Council, the Regional Secretary of Bali Province as ex-officio Secretary of the Regional Council, as well as other members of the Regional Council.
