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The Special Jakarta showcased five investment projects to Singaporean investors in the fifth series of the Road to Indonesia Investment Day 2020 webinar on Tuesday.

The webinar was organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore with Bank Indonesia and the Investment Coordinating Board in Singapore (IIPC).

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan who attended the webinar said the provincial government was committed to and provided full support for the realization of foreign investment.

"In the second quarter of 2020, Jakarta attracted a large amount of investment amounting to US$443.8 million from 904 projects," he said.

Investments in the housing sector, industrial estates, and offices take up 56 percent, while transportation, warehouses, and telecommunications take up 31 percent.

Out of the five projects showcased by DKI Jakarta, four were presented during the webinar, namely the Jakarta MRT, Jakarta LRT, JIEP (Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung), and TOD (Transit Oriented Development) project.

In his remarks, the Chargé d'Affaires (KUAI) of the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, Didik Eko Pujianto, said Jakarta is a very special province and is no stranger to Singaporean investors.

Jakarta, a city with over 11 million population, is the most developed province in Indonesia, he said.

Various projects, especially those related to connectivity and transportation have excellent opportunities in DKI Jakarta, he added.

After the webinar, there were eight ‘one-on-one meeting’ sessions attended by investors who were interested in obtaining further information about the projects from their developers.

The ‘one-on-one meeting’ sessions are expected to further increase the interest of Singaporean investors to invest in the Jakarta province, according to the statement.

About 159 registered participants are interested in Singaporean and other foreign investors.

Meanwhile, Indonesian Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo spoke about the importance of maintaining macro and financial stability in supporting sustainable economic growth.

Chairman of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that his party is always ready to facilitate potential investment through various measures, starting from licensing, providing incentives, and guaranteeing investment convenience. (Antaranews)