Tanjung Lesung SEZ
Tanjung Lesung is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in tourism sector, which is launched by the government of Indonesia in 2012 and has declared ready for operation by President Jokowi in 2015.
Tanjung Lesung SEZ is also one of the 50 national tourism destinations stipulated by the Ministry of Tourism.
Tanjung Lesung SEZ is located in Pandeglang, Banten, a part of the western region of the Sunda strait (170 kms from Jakarta).
With total area of 1,500 ha, it offers natural beauty, panoramic views and other tourism attractions. Tanjung Lesung SEZ is managed by PT. Banten West Java, a subsidiary of PT JABABEKA, Tbk, which has more than 20 year experience in township development including the Flagship City Jababeka project in Cikarang, west Java, Indonesia.
The Original SEZs
Indonesia originally opened the first SEZ in Batam, Bintan and Karimun in the Riau Islands, to take advantage of the close proximity to Singapore, which is only 12 miles away. Legislation was signed with Singapore designating the zone as SEZ in 2006, and in 2007 they achieved FTZ status after a new law was passed by the Indonesian House of Representatives. In addition to the Riau Islands, Indonesia also has the Sabang FTZ, which seeks to attract investment to the north part of the country.
One of the objectives behind the FTZ designation was to create jobs, as well as accelerate the transfer of technology by taking advantage of the archipelagic nation’s proximity to Singapore and Malaysia. Batam, as well the other Riau Islands possess capabilities that made them more attractive as FTZs, such as steady job and income creation, foreign exchange earnings and credibility in the eyes of investors. Given its strategic location the Riau Islands FTZ status allowed them to attract investment in the shipbuilding and shipyard industry. The booming of this industry allowed Batam to become the largest shipbuilding region in the country, with more than 150 major maritime companies operating in the province.
