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Travelers Entering Indonesia Must Fill Out New Arrival Card

The Directorate General of Immigration has launched the latest version of the online arrival card effective immediately. All travelers heading to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bali are required to fill it out. Travelers can scan the QR code directly or visit the official website https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id/ to complete their personal information. This code integrates immigration and customs information. After logging into the website, travelers can select Chinese language display in the upper right corner, then fill in the required information according to the page prompts. Finally, an arrival QR code will be generated, which travelers can save by taking a screenshot or downloading the arrival card QR code.

Chinese Textile Company Invests US$40 Million to Build Factory in Indonesia

The investor, Chinese textile company PT Xinhai Knitting, will collaborate with Swedish fast-fashion brand H&M to build a new textile factory covering 8 hectares in Brebes Regency. The investment amounts to US$40 million, equivalent to approximately IDR 651.8 billion. Brebes Regency is not only a martin printing center in the ASEAN region but also has abundant labor resources and a warm, friendly local population. These factors prompted the company to choose this location for investment. The factory will become a world-class knitwear production base, primarily supplying knitted garments to H&M.

From the Iconic Sarinah to the New PIM3: The Transformation of Jakarta Shopping Centers

According to data from the Indonesian Shopping Center Entrepreneurs Association (APPBI), Jakarta currently has 96 operational shopping centers, the highest number among all cities in Indonesia. The distribution of shopping centers across Jakarta's regions is as follows: South Jakarta 28, Central Jakarta 22, North Jakarta 18, West Jakarta 16, and East Jakarta 12. Trihatma Kusuma Haliman is the owner of the major real estate company PT Agung Podomoro Land Tbk. (Agung Podomoro Group), which constructed Se

Large Number of Chinese Workers from Chinese Enterprises at Risk of Deportation

Based on the directive of the Director General of Immigration, the Bekasi Immigration Office conducted joint inspections on multiple foreign-invested enterprises within its jurisdiction to monitor foreign workers, maintain national security and stability, and enhance public trust in immigration authorities. A local South Korean automotive company employed 52 South Korean employees, all holding valid Limited Stay Permits (ITAS), with no immigration violations found. Another Chinese-invested automotive company employed 19 Chinese employees, 18 of whom held ITAS issued by the local immigration office, and one held ITAS issued by the South Jakarta Immigration Office. However, issues were identified: the registered positions on the employees' ITAS did not match their actual positions—for example, one person registered as a Production Consultant was actually a Manufacturing Integration Manager. Internal company documents showed irregularities, with some foreign employees' work locations inconsistent with the records in the Foreign Worker Utilization Plan (RPTKA). Meanwhile, five Chinese employees working at a local Chinese-invested photovoltaic company were unable to provide their RPTKA and proof of residence, and one claimed to reside in a local apartment. The Immigration Office will conduct an in-depth investigation into these findings. If violations are confirmed, immigration administrative measures will be taken in accordance with regulations, and the deportation of violators is not excluded. This operation is not merely routine administrative work but a crucial step in national law enforcement, maintaining legal certainty, and detecting potential threats from foreign nationals, demonstrating the Immigration Directorate General's commitment to strengthening immigration supervision and upholding territorial legal integrity.

GAC AION to Launch New Model T in Indonesia, Estimated Price Below 400 Million IDR

GAC AION is building a dedicated electric vehicle factory in West Java with an initial annual capacity of 20,000 vehicles, aiming to increase capacity to 50,000 vehicles per year, in order to promote the development of Indonesia's EV ecosystem. The AION UT model, designed by renowned automotive designers, features a modern exterior with sleek body lines, distinctive Matrix Cube Light headlights, and 17-inch wheels, combining sportiness and elegance, suitable for urban trendsetters. Built on the AEP 3.0 platform, it offers Standard and Premium versions.

Indonesian Textile Production Factory Permanently Closed

Indonesian textile company PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk (POLY) announced the permanent closure of its factory in Karawang. The chemical and fiber production units at the factory had been suspended since November 1, 2024, and this closure is now permanent. Reasons for the closure include weak demand for industrial products in domestic and international markets, global overcapacity, rising tariffs on exports to the United States, and increasing raw material prices; unstable domestic policies such as the implementation of anti-dumping duties and revisions to import regulations that did not meet expectations; the factory being idle for more than 6 months, making equipment restart technically and commercially infeasible with high maintenance costs; and debt restructuring negotiations with the Ministry of Finance taking longer than expected without a final agreement reached. In the short term, this will lead to a decline in sales revenue in 2025 and beyond, requiring the company to revise its financial forecasts. The company's focus is shifting to the Kaliwungu factory, with plans to adjust product mix and supporting resources; continuing debt restructuring efforts, seeking agreements with creditors and investors to secure funding for capacity improvement; and calling on relevant parties and stakeholders to provide support and cooperation to ensure the long-term operation of the enterprise.