Jababeka Founder Shares Success Keys for Transmigration Area Development

Developing transmigration areas into new economic growth centers demands significant breakthroughs, particularly in advancing industrialization and the downstream processing of regional commodities. Darmono, Founder & Chairman of PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk, stressed that achieving this in transmigration and underdeveloped regions requires thinking beyond the ordinary.

He outlined a core formula for sustainable area development: synergy among three key elements: "Restu" (blessing/support), Time, and Policy. Success hinges on precise timing and policy, coupled with the readiness of basic infrastructure in transmigration zones. Essential facilities like ports, highways, airports, water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications are crucial to attract investors. Harmonizing and educating human resources further strengthens these efforts.

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The main key to attracting investors to a region is friendly regulations and guaranteed infrastructure. Regulations outside Java cannot be the same as those on Java; therefore, there must be differentiated incentives so that entrepreneurs are willing to enter and build from scratch.

"The main key to attracting investors to a region is friendly regulations and guaranteed infrastructure. Regulations outside Java cannot be the same as those on Java; therefore, there must be differentiated incentives so that entrepreneurs are willing to enter and build from scratch," Darmono stated during a briefing for the Ministry of Transmigration's Patriot Expedition Team on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, business, and government (ABG), along with the presence of young "champions" on the ground to spearhead change.

Iqbal, a participant from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya, found the briefing invaluable, providing both tactical understanding and new perspectives. "The material on Value Chains and Downstream Processing is a very valuable asset for us participants, especially for understanding the essence of commodity marketing chains. As a group focused on forming regional economic institutions, we gained a more comprehensive understanding of market distribution flows from a private sector perspective," Iqbal said. The 2026 Patriot Expedition Program represents the Ministry of Transmigration's strategic commitment to development based on research, studies, and continuous support, aiming to address multidimensional disparities and boost the economic potential of transmigration areas with the involvement of 1,476 of the nation's best talents.

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The material on Value Chains and Downstream Processing is a very valuable asset for us participants, especially for understanding the essence of commodity marketing chains. As a group focused on forming regional economic institutions, we gained a more comprehensive understanding of market distribution flows from a private sector perspective.