Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- Indonesia has drawn a total of 18.63 billion USD in investment into its special economic zones (SEZs) over the past five years, creating more than 187,000 jobs, according to the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs.

Investment realisation in the first half of 2025 alone reached 2.56 billion USD, equivalent to 48.2% of the annual target. This growth generated 28,094 new jobs and attracted 65 businesses to operate in SEZs, Susiwijono Moegiarso, Secretary of the Ministry, said at a press briefing on September 9.

Indonesia currently has 25 SEZs, including 18 located outside Java. Of these, 13 focus on industry while 12 are service-based. Kendal, Gresik and Galang Batang are among the zones attracting the highest in...