January 23, 2026
Kendal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) continues to demonstrate its commitment
to supporting investment growth in Kendal Regency and Central Java throughout
2025. Based on investment realization data, Central Java recorded a total
investment of IDR 88.50 trillion from January to December 2025. Regarding this
matter, Kendal Regency became the region with the highest achievement through
an investment realization of IDR 15.86 trillion.
It is similar to the achievements in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the
October–December 2025 period, Central Java's investment realization was
recorded at IDR 22.37 trillion, with Kendal Regency also named as the
regency/city with the highest investment realization, reaching IDR 6.40
trillion. This achievement certainly reflects the strong investment activity in
the Kendal region, which is accompanied by increased industrial and
manufacturing activity in Kendal Regency.
Kendal SEZ is one of the main contributors to increased investment in the
Kendal Regency. Throughout 2025, Kendal SEZ attracted IDR 15.69 trillion in
investment, creating 19,935 jobs. This certainly strengthens Kendal Regency's
role in promoting economic growth in Central Java.
By the end of 2025, the Kendal SEZ itself has recorded 136 companies
investing, coming from various countries. The manufacturing sectors that are
growing are quite diverse, such as the fashion, automotive and renewable
energy, electronics, furniture, food and beverage, and medical equipment
industries. A total of 76,559 jobs are projected to be created from the total
investment. This figure will increase further in line with future investment
and industrial growth.
Executive Director of Kendal SEZ, Juliani Kusumaningrum, said that this investment achievement was the result of policy synergy and investor confidence in the region, as well as the favorable investment climate in Kendal and Central Java. "This achievement is certainly inseparable from the support of various parties, policymakers, local governments, and the central government. As the zone's manager, Kendal SEZ remains committed to maintaining consistency in ensuring the sustainability of future investments."
Juliani said that the Kendal SEZ will continue to encourage improvements in investment services, the provision of regional infrastructure, and collaboration with the central and regional governments so that the region's contribution to the economy of Kendal Regency and Central Java can be optimized. This is in line with the objectives of establishing the Kendal Industrial Zone, namely that the existence of an industrial zone can provide a multiplier effect for the region, such as economic growth, increased employment, and improved community welfare.