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Makassar industrial park seeks easier rules to attract investors
PT Kawasan Industri Makassar (KIMA) manages an industrial area in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Its acting chief, R.B Alexander Chandra Irawan, says KIMA could attract investment in nickel processing and the electric-vehicle supply chain.
Investors are also concerned that potential markets remain concentrated on Java.
KIMA aims to support economic growth in eastern Indonesia with government and other stakeholders.
Its plans include agro-industry and fisheries in KIMA Maros to help support Indonesia’s national food self-sufficiency program.
The industrial park’s managers want more flexibility to address regulatory and permit issues that can make investment harder.
Easing those hurdles could help investors establish operations at KIMA.
PT Kawasan Industri Makassar says easier regulations and permits would help investors invest in its industrial park.
Acting president director R.B Alexander Chandra Irawan described KIMA’s potential as a hub for investment and downstream nickel processing.
He also cited potential for an electric-vehicle ecosystem, while noting investor concern that the market remains focused on Java.
KIMA is also focusing on agro-industry and fisheries at KIMA Maros in South Sulawesi to support national food self-sufficiency.
The company said it was optimistic about helping build an economic growth center in eastern Indonesia with government and stakeholder support.
- Who
- PT Kawasan Industri Makassar (KIMA), represented by acting president director R.B Alexander Chandra Irawan.
- What
- KIMA wants regulatory and permit-related obstacles eased to make investment easier.
- When
- The discussion aired on Monday, October 5, 2026; the article was published October 10, 2026.
- Where
- KIMA and KIMA Maros in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Why
- To make it easier for investors to invest and to develop the area’s industrial and economic potential.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
CNBC Indonesia’s Manufacture Check featured a discussion with KIMA acting president director R.B Alexander Chandra Irawan.
CNBC Indonesia published the article about KIMA’s call for easier regulations.
- Company
- PT Kawasan Industri Makassar (KIMA)
- Representative
- R.B Alexander Chandra Irawan, acting president director
- Location
- KIMA Maros, South Sulawesi
- Investment potential
- Downstream nickel processing and an electric-vehicle ecosystem
- Other focus
- Agro-industry and fisheries for national food self-sufficiency
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