In an effort to accelerate investment realization and boost economic growth, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has established an Investment Desk in Batam’s Free Trade and Port Zone (KPBPB). 

The initiative is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 by Investment Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani and Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad, who also heads the Batam Development Agency (BP Batam).

“The contribution of investment is the second largest, accounting for 29–30 percent after domestic consumption, which currently ranges from 53–55 percent. Therefore, the role of investment should not be underestimated,” Rosan said while addressing the signing ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

The MoU aims to improve the investment climate in Batam by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and responsiveness. A key deliverable is the re-establishment of the Desk for Accelerating Investment Realization in Batam, with ministry officials permanently stationed in the region to bridge national and regional policy execution.

“With the ministry’s Investment Desk stationed in Batam, the facilitation process will be much faster,” Rosansaid. “BP Batam has its own licensing authority, and we will support it through the OSS system managed by our ministry, enabling a quicker issuance of permits.”

Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad emphasized that the initiative responds to long-standing business community concerns over bureaucratic delays.

“This MoU reinforces our collaborative foundation. It's a manifestation of our shared commitment to not only create an investment-friendly environment but one that’s adaptive and responsive to global trends,” he said.

Amsakar also highlighted several high-interest investment projects in Batam, including the AI-driven Nongsa Digital Park, the Solar Home System initiative, and the Sekupang Health SEZ in partnership with Mayapada Hospital.

“The Solar Home System has attracted significant interest. At least two companies are already planning investments. If these strategic projects proceed, the impact will be substantial,” Amsakar noted.

According to BKPM data, Batam has recorded approximately US$6.09 billion (Rp100.5 trillion) in investment from 2020 to Q1 2025. The top sectors include:

* Machinery and electronics: US$1.45 billion (Rp23.93 trillion)

* Housing, industrial zones, and offices: US$956 million (Rp15.78 trillion)

* Chemicals and pharmaceuticals: US$566 million (Rp9.33 trillion)