PALMOILMAGAZINE, NORTH SUMATRA – The Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, continues to draw national attention as a hub for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the manufacturing sector. This commitment was demonstrated during a joint visit on Monday by executives from State Plantation Holding PTPN III (Persero), PalmCo (PTPN IV), Kinra management, and the Regent of Simalungun.
Dwi Sutoro, Director of Marketing at PTPN Holding, highlighted the strategic importance of supporting the manufacturing sector due to its far-reaching impact on regional development.
“Growth in manufacturing will create a domino effect across various sectors,” Dwi said, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from his official Facebook page (Friday, April 25, 2025).
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He emphasized that increasing FDI not only opens up employment opportunities but also accelerates both local and national economic growth. Therefore, he stressed the need for strong synergy between local government and state-owned enterprises to maintain an attractive and stable investment climate.
During the visit, the delegation went beyond boardroom discussions and conducted on-site inspections of ongoing FDI projects, many of which are showing rapid progress. One standout project is projected to begin exporting its manufactured products to the United States by the end of 2025, with plans to allocate 100% of its output to the U.S. market.
The Regent of Simalungun expressed appreciation for the growing collaboration between local government and private sector players in sustaining long-term investment. He also voiced hope that Sei Mangkei SEZ will continue to serve as a magnet for investment in downstream processing and value-added agriculture, especially from the plantation sector.
This proactive initiative reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that investment translates into real, grassroots economic impact, not just figures on paper. (P2)
