JAKARTA - The semiconductor industry is the lifeblood that plays an essential role in accelerating digital transformation. As the industrial era 4.0 develops, the need for semiconductor chips continues to grow.
"We see this increasing demand for semiconductors as a strategic investment opportunity. Indonesia needs to seize this opportunity," said Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in Jakarta, Friday (17/6).
Agus is optimistic that the development of the semiconductor industry in the country can be accelerated, for example by joining the global semiconductor industry ecosystem and entering the global chip supply chain. "This can be done through cooperation with global chip player countries, one of which is Germany," he said.
Through a meeting at the state visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Indonesia and Germany agreed to increase investment in the high-tech industry and open up opportunities to develop semiconductor factories in Indonesia so that the industry can play a role in the global chip supply chain.
PT Infineon Technologies Batam, has committed to an investment increase of EUR35.37 million (Rp569.3 billion) for a capacity increase of 65 million per week by 2025, and will increase to EUR83.57 million (Rp1.3 trillion) for a capacity of 150 million per week until 2030.
PT Infineon Technologies Batam is a company engaged in the semiconductor industry, and has invested in Indonesia since 1996. The production capacity of PT Infineon Technologies Batam in 2020 reached 15 million pcs per week and increased to 22 million pcs per week in 2021.
In the first quarter of 2022, German investment in Indonesia was ranked 12th with a value of USD98.4 million. This year, investment from the country is targeted to reach USD248 million. (LM)