Pelaihari, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - Regent Bambang Alamsyah said PT Jorong Port Development (JPD) will develop the Jorong industrial area.
"In a memorandum of understanding signed by the local government and PT JPD, the company plans to invest Rp17 billion for the Jorong industrial area," said Regent in Pelaihari on Monday.
According to him, the MoU was made with the aim of synergizing the resources owned by PT JPD. It said the company helped to realize the construction of Swarangan Seaport and Jorong industrial area.
In addition, he explained, PT JPD conducts operational cooperation, provides land grants for a five-hectare road, and providing local employment opportunities.
In fact, he said, the company is committed to providing school opportunities for the younger generation of Tanah Laut to universities or work training institutions, transfer of knowledge, internship skills, and committed to providing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
He said the MoU is a step forward of Tanah Laut government in realizing the development of the Jorong industrial area. To realize it, of course, there is still much to be improved, such as the readiness of planning, budgeting, social and others.
He said the Tanah Laut government will immediately report the development of Jorong industrial areas and Swarangan seaport to the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), the Transportation Ministry, and the Industrial Ministry.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of PT JPD Wisnu Soehardjo said the Mou is a first step for the company to cooperate in realizing the Tanah Laut as the best pilot in Indonesia.