PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - The Indonesian Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has swiftly addressed circulating rumors concerning the possible relocation of two automotive component manufacturing plants situated in East Java (Jawa Timur) to Vietnam. This rapid response was initiated following the emergence of these concerns in the public sphere.
The initial source raising this alarm was the Special Advisor to the President for Employment and Labor Welfare, Said Iqbal. He brought forward information suggesting a significant shift in production capabilities for several key entities.
As reported by Said Iqbal, two specific companies, identified by the initials PT J and PT S, are reportedly considering transferring their production facilities. These firms are currently operating in the East Java regions of Mojokerto and Pasuruan, respectively, and share Japanese parent companies.
In direct response to this intelligence, the Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, immediately issued directives to his staff. These instructions mandated an urgent, direct verification process on the ground at the facilities in question.
The primary objective behind this mandated verification is to ascertain the factual accuracy of the information pertaining to the potential divestment and movement of these manufacturing investments. This proactive measure aims to secure domestic industrial continuity.
"The Ministry of Industry is immediately responding to the potential relocation of two automotive component factories in East Java to Vietnam," as stated by a representative of the Ministry following the initial reports. The focus remains on maintaining operational stability within the national automotive supply chain.
The verification effort is designed to thoroughly examine the operational status and future plans of both PT J and PT S. This ensures that any policy responses are based on confirmed, firsthand evidence rather than unverified speculation.
According to the Ministry of Industry, this swift action underscores the government's commitment to retaining substantial manufacturing capacity within Indonesia. The authorities are keen to prevent the loss of domestic jobs and industrial output to neighboring countries.
The findings from the direct field verification will dictate the subsequent steps taken by Kemenperin to support the continued operation of these crucial component suppliers in their current Indonesian locations. This process is expected to yield clarity in the coming days.
