Jakarta, May 11th 2021
Two members of the Danareksa-PPA cluster, PT Kawasan Industri Medan (Persero) (“KIM”) and PT Balai Pustaka (Persero) (“Balai Pustaka) today emphasized the synergy between the Danareksa-PPA Clusters through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the framework of collaborating in organizing the event. KIM EXPO 2021 which will be held in October 2021 in Medan and Deli Serdang. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between KIM and Balai Pustaka for the implementation of the 2021 KIM EXPO is a concrete manifestation of the SOEs' commitment in the Danareksa-PPA Cluster in strengthening added value through strong synergy between members in the Danareksa-PPA cluster going forward. The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding was held at the Danareksa Office and carried out by the President Director of PT Kawasan Industri Medan (Persero), Ngurah Wirawan with the President Director of PT Balai Pustaka (Persero), Achmad Fachrodji and witnessed directly by the President Director of PT Danareksa (Persero), Arisudono and the Director Investments PT Danareksa (Persero) represents Danareksa as a candidate for Holding from the Danareksa Cluster - PPA. As a candidate for Holding from the Danareksa-PPA Cluster, the President Director of PT Danareksa (Persero), Arisudono said, "The cooperation formed between KIM and Balai Pustaka is in line with the vision of the Danareksa-PPA Cluster to optimize potential synergies between BUMN Cluster members. the beginning of other synergies that we believe will continue in the future between other SOEs that are members of the Danareksa-PPA cluster. " In collaboration with Balai Pustaka in its implementation, this year is the first time KIM is holding KIM EXPO 2021 with the aim of being a meeting place for investors from various countries who want to invest in the Medan Industrial Estate. In addition, investors who wish to cooperate with national and international companies in the Medan Industrial Estate can also meet each other and explore potential cooperation which of course will be beneficial for the parties. The Covid-19 pandemic has suppressed the economic growth of North Sumatra throughout 2020 by -2.94% and the first quarter of 2021 by -1.85%, but the processing industry and commodity exports of North Sumatra remain positive at 5.52% in 2020 and even a sharp increase of up to 40.86% in the first quarter of 2021. This condition adds to KIM's belief that the growth space for the processing industry in North Sumatra is still wide open so that investment promotion programs in North Sumatra need to be carried out. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, the President Director of PT Kawasan Industri Medan (Persero), Ngurah Wirawan revealed "KIM Expo 2021 which is planned on 7 to 10 October 2021 in the form of an exhibition is a vehicle for the potential expression of the KIM tenants who for 30 years have working hard to produce goods and services from North Sumatra. For the first time, domestic and foreign business actors can see the products, processes and work systems at KIM as one regional unit. This includes peering into the production processes of several industries in the factory visit program as part of business expansion options, collaboration, innovation and efficiency to learning. " In line with the programs of the North Sumatra Regional Government, Bank Indonesia and the North Sumatra Financial Services Authority and the Ministry of Investment / BKPM, the KIM Expo 2021 will also be aligned with the North Sumatra Investment & Business Forum (NSIBF) which also invited dozens of foreign investors and took place at the same time. to increase investment realization through promotional activities in order to improve the economy of North Sumatra. Ngurah added, "It is hoped that within 4 days of activities marked with seminars and business matching, business owners, executives, large and small businesses can get the best information, real physical conditions and intense discussion with each other in a friendly manner, so that it can lead to new business agreement in terms of investment in KIM in particular and North Sumatra in general. " In line with Ngurah, the President Director of PT Balai Pustaka, Achmad Fachrodji stated "Balai Pustaka believes that cooperation with KIM is the right step in developing the potential of each company. KIM Expo itself is here as the right means to invest and develop the industry. We hope that business players can optimally take advantage of the opportunities and opportunities that are available at this event later. " Investment Director of PT Danareksa (Persero), Andry Setiawan also expressed his support for the synergy, "We at Danareksa really appreciate the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for KIM Expo 2021 between KIM and Balai Pustaka. We fully support and hope that the KIM Expo 2021 event can be carried out smoothly. , was successful, and had a significant impact on PT Kawasan Industri Medan (Persero) in particular and in general for Indonesia. "