Politap Prepares Graduates for New Investments in Ketapang

Taking place at the Office of the Department of Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) of West Kalimantan Province – Pontianak, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the West Kalimantan DPMPTSP. Present at the meeting were the Director of Politap, the Vice Director for Academic Affairs, the D3 Machine Maintenance and Repair Study Program Coordinator, the D3 Agroindustry Study Program Coordinator, the Head of the Cooperation Working Group, and cooperation staff. Meanwhile, representing DPMPTSP were the Head of Division for KBJ Implementation of ZIN Danmonzin Region II Ms. Dayang Yuli, the Head of Investment Climate Planning and Development Division Ms. Teresia Widi, the Section Head of Investment Planning Mr. Edy Ruswanto, the Section Head of Data Processing and Information Mr. Alhani, and several staff members.

Director of Politap Endang Kusmana in his remarks stated that the purpose of the Politap team's visit to West Kalimantan DPMPTSP was to conduct a Focus Group Discussion regarding investment performance in 2017–2020 and investment opportunities in 2021–2024, enabling Politap to anticipate labor demand opportunities and the competencies needed by investors in West Kalimantan in general and Ketapang in particular.

Meanwhile, Ms. Dayang Yuli representing DPMPTSP conveyed that Ketapang Regency is one of the largest investment destinations in West Kalimantan for both Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) and Foreign Direct Investment (PMA). The realization of investment in Ketapang in 2017 amounted to 3.6 trillion, in 2018 amounted to 5.7 trillion, in 2019 amounted to 5.3 trillion, and in 2020 up to September 2020 was recorded at 3.8 trillion. In West Kalimantan, the largest investors come from Singapore, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, the British Virgin Islands, and others.

The Focus Group Discussion also addressed investment sectors present in West Kalimantan, particularly Ketapang Regency, providing Politap with information regarding study programs and competencies required by industry. Meanwhile, DPMPTSP stated its readiness to convey information to investors regarding the potential possessed by Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.