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View all search resultsNew economic zones to invite EV firms, halal products industry
The government has announced plans to establish six new special economic zones (SEZs) covering various industries, from the halal sector to electric vehicles (EVs).
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An aerial view shows the Batang Industropolis Special Economic Zone in Batang regency, Central Java, on July 24, 2025. (Antara Foto/Harviyan Perdana Putra)
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he government has announced plans to establish six new special economic zones (SEZs) covering various industries, from the halal sector to electric vehicles (EVs).
Susiwijono “Susi” Moegiarso, Secretary to the Coordinating Economic Minister, said six SEZs were awaiting the issuance of their respective government regulations, including one in Sidoarjo, East Java, which is designated to focus on the halal products industry.
“The halal SEZ in Sidoarjo will […] offer vast potential to integrate Indonesia into global halal industry supply chains,” he said in a press release on Tuesday.
Susi revealed that another of the new SEZs, to be located in Subang, West Java, would focus on augmenting the country’s budding electric vehicle ecosystem, with Chinese investors like major EV manufacturer BYD interested in investing in the area, Bisnis reported.
However, he did not elaborate on the remaining four new SEZs or the industries they would focus on, saying only that they would be announced once the respective government regulations were issued.
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As of June 30, Indonesia operates 25 SEZs across various sectors, including manufacturing industries, digital technology, tourism, wellness and services, such as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). These SEZs cover a total area of 23,798 hectares, with seven situated on Java Island and 18 in other regions of the country.
