The Rebana area covers seven districts/cities of West Java—Subang, Indramayu, Majalengka, Sumedang, Cirebon, Kuningan, and Cirebon city.
Designated as a new industrial cluster and metropolitan zone, it covers around 20 percent of the province's total area and is home to nearly 10 million people. It contributes approximately 19 percent to West Java’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP).
In a statement issued in Jakarta on Wednesday, Deputy for Industry, Employment, and Tourism Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Mohammad Rudy Salahuddin, emphasized the need to accelerate Rebana’s development through various policies. These include Presidential Regulation No. 87 of 2021 and the integration of national strategic projects (PSNs) such as Patimban Port, Kertajati Airport, the Cisumdawu Toll Road, and the Cipanas Dam.
“In the vision toward Indonesia Gold 2045, the Rebana area is expected to become a key catalyst for economic growth—not just for West Java, but also as a new engine of national development,” Salahuddin said.
Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting on the Rebana Area Development Project, he noted that the development of Patimban Port aims to strengthen the institutional structure of the Rebana Area Management Agency, while also advancing industrial and infrastructure development.
The joint meeting aimed to update the area's master plan, identify priority projects, improve project implementation systems, and prepare detailed planning for high-priority developments. “Among these PSNs, Patimban International Port stands out as a significant achievement. The second phase of construction is ongoing, and once operational, it is expected to boost export-import activity, support industrial relocation, and establish a new logistics chain,” Salahuddin added.
The meeting also addressed the membership structure, zoning progress for key sectors, and the preparation of a long-term master plan with the support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
In addition, the session discussed strategic issues that require synergy between central and regional governments, as well as international partners.
“Let’s make the most of this meeting to enhance coordination and strengthen collaboration between all stakeholders—central and regional governments, and partners like JICA—to support a prosperous, globally competitive, and sustainable Rebana Metropolitan,” Salahuddin concluded.
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