Simalungun, InfoSAWIT – The Special Economic Zone (KEK) Sei Mangkei in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, is gaining attention in efforts to boost foreign investment (PMA) in the manufacturing sector. This was evident from a joint visit by the board of directors of the Plantation Holding Company PTPN III (Persero), PalmCo (PTPN IV), Kinra management, and the Regent of Simalungun on Monday.

Dwi Sutoro, the Marketing Director of the Plantation Holding Company, emphasized the importance of supporting the growth of the manufacturing sector due to its broad impact on the regional economy. "The growth of the manufacturing sector will create a domino effect across various sectors," said Dwi Sutoro, as quoted by InfoSAWIT from his Facebook page on Friday (April 25, 2025).

He also mentioned that increasing PMA not only creates jobs but also accelerates local and national economic growth. Therefore, synergy between local government and state-owned enterprises is crucial in attracting and maintaining a favorable investment climate.

During the visit, the group not only held discussions in a meeting room but also conducted field visits to observe the progress of PMA projects deemed highly progressive. One of the projects visited is projected to begin exporting its production to the United States by the end of 2025, with all production from the factory planned to fully meet the U.S. market.

The Regent of Simalungun expressed appreciation for the collaboration established between the local government and companies in supporting sustainable investment. He also hopes that KEK Sei Mangkei will continue to be an investment magnet in North Sumatra, particularly in downstream processing and agricultural product processing.

These concrete steps demonstrate the commitment of various parties to not only make investment figures a mere statistic but also a real driver of community economic growth. (T2)