South Kalimantan targets 6.4 percent economic growth this year

Banjarbaru, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The South Kalimantan Provincial Government is targeting economic growth of 6.4 percent in 2026, higher that the previous year's 5.22 percent.

Head of the South Kalimantan Industry Office (Disperin) Miftahul Chair stated in Banjarbaru on Wednesday that the foundation of industrial development is being strengthened by stressing the accuracy and integration of industrial area data through the National Industrial Information System (SIINas). This is a crucial part of supporting acceleration of downstreaming and achieving regional and national econhomic growth targets.

“This is align with the national economic target of 8 percent, where industrial sector plays strategic role through downstreaming program. At regional level, South Kalimantan also targeting economic growth of up to 6.4 percent in 2026," he said.

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The Disperin is focusing on industrial zones in South Kalimantan, namely Batulicin, Jorong, Sebuku, and special economic zones. Previously, the focus was on general industrial areas.

"We want to examine the potential and readiness of the zones we will develop in more detail," he said.

The development of industrial estates and special economic zones is considered as the key driver to driving downstream processing, increasing product added value, creating jobs, and expanding export markets.

In addition to existing areas, several new areas are being planned to strengthen industrial ecosystem in the province.

Here, SIINas serves as a crucial instrument to ensure the availability of accurate, complete and integrated industrial data.

This data will be primary basis in formulating targeted and sustainable industrial development policies.