RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, reported to President Prabowo Subianto on Indonesia’s investment realization.

“Amid global geopolitical and geographical challenges, I can confirm that investors’ commitment to foreign direct investment in Indonesia remains steady,” Minister Rosan told reporters at the Presidential Office in Jakarta on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

He said investment realization in both the first and second semesters of 2026 remains in line with targets set by the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas).

Realization in the first half of 2026 reached IDR 1,010.6 trillion (approximately USD 56.3 billion), or 49.5 percent of the national investment target of IDR 2,041.3 trillion.

Meanwhile, investment realization in the second quarter of 2026 reached IDR 511.8 trillion, representing a 7.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This figure is equivalent to 25.1 percent of the total national investment target for 2026.

“If we look at these long-term commitments -- particularly from China and Japan -- other countries such as South Korea also remain very strong,” Minister Rosan said.

He noted that investor confidence remains high because the government actively communicates with investors. In addition, investors see that investments in Indonesia continue to grow and deliver positive returns.

“They know that investing inevitably involves risks, but as long as those are calculated risks, they can anticipate them when investing. They factor in the risks and determine the expected yield level. That’s the first step,” he said.

Minister Rosan emphasized that the government is working to maintain and improve the investment climate through policies that provide certainty for businesses. “This approach has been positively received by investors, particularly due to government regulations that provide greater certainty,” he said.

He added that the government is streamlining the permitting process by cutting through lengthy bureaucracy. “We’re putting aside sectoral egos; we sit down with all ministries, agencies, and institutions to discuss how we can collectively improve the investment climate for industry,” Minister Rosan said.

Positive investment growth has also led to new job creation. Minister Rosan noted that during the first half of 2026, realized investments created 1,448,862 jobs -- an increase of about 15 percent compared to the previous year. (Gusti Panji)