Tanjung Lesung - Pandeglang - Banten - Special Economic Zone

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.

Tanjung Lesung - Banten

Tanjung Lesung is nestled in the West Coast area of Java, in the Banten Province. Beaches on this coast is known to be some of the best as they offer good surf, calm swimming spots, considerably healthy reefs, and white inviting sand.

Only 3 hours car ride away from bustling Jakarta and a short 30-minutes from Carita, Tanjung Lesung is a pleasant choice for a weekend getaway. Jakartans and beach-goers from other cities in the country might flock this west coast of Java area, but Tanjung Lesung will remain serene and private, as there are limited accommodations here.

The beauty and serenity of Tanjung Lesung's surrounding area is also made possible by the legendary peak of Krakatoa. It is a sight that made Sunda Strait famous all around the world.

Indonesia has over 130 active volcanoes. These volcanoes make up to what is notoriously known as the "Ring of Fire", the axis of the Indonesian island arc system. A chain of volcanic mountains forms an east-west spine along the island of Java. Krakatoa or Krakatau in Indonesian is undeniably the most famous volcanoes in the archipelago due to the world's loudest recorded bang that it created in 1883. Today the area around the majestic mountain is lush and rich in biodiversity both on land and under the water. Scientists from all over the world still come to conduct researches on the volcanic richness of West Java coast and its natural surroundings.

Krakatoa, the volcanic island made of lava has been calm for more than a century now. Its grand history that shook the world for years is still and always be a great story to tell and retell. Nonetheless, Sunda Strait is now made exciting by the presence of Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau), a volcanic mass that has been on the boil since 1928. At times the kindred spirit mountain would send out showers of glowing rocks and belch smoke and ashes. If anything, it only makes it even more of a magical sight to be admired from afar.

Banten or Bantam

Bantam, former city and sultanate of Java, Indonesia.

It lay near the site of the present-day city of Banten, on Banten Bay, at the extreme northwest of the island, just north of Serang. Now in ruins, Bantam was the most important port on Java for the spice trade with Europe from the 16th century until the end of the 18th, when its harbour silted up.

Its site is now more than 1 mile (1.6 km) from the sea. Ruined buildings include the Pakuwonan palace (1680), Fort Speelwijk, and several mosques, the oldest of which dates from 1562.

Under Dutch occupation the sultanate of Bantam was dissolved to become the westernmost residency of Java, comprising the districts of Pandeglang, Serang, and Lebak.

In 1950 the residency joined the Republic of Indonesia as part of the province of West Java (Jawa Barat), and in 2000 it became the separate province of Banten.