APINDO Kotabaru Leadership for 2026–2031 Inaugurated, Strengthening Investment Collaboration
Wednesday, 04 November 2026
KOTABARU – The Kotabaru Regency Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the investment climate and promoting regional economic growth through closer cooperation with the business community and workers.
This commitment was demonstrated by the local government's attendance at the Economic Dialogue and Inauguration of the Kotabaru Regency Board (DPK) of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) for the 2026–2031 term, held at the Meeting Room of RUMA Guest House on Wednesday (November 4, 2026).
The event was attended by Kotabaru Regional Secretary H. Eka Saprudin, AP., M.AP.; First Assistant for Government and Public Welfare Drs. H. Minggu Basuki, M.AP.; Kotabaru Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Speaker Hj. Suwanti; Chairman of the APINDO South Kalimantan Provincial Board (DPP), Winardi Sethiono; and hundreds of business representatives from various sectors.
In the written remarks of the Kotabaru Regent, delivered by Regional Secretary H. Eka Saprudin, it was emphasized that APINDO holds a strategic position as a platform for communication and coordination, as well as a driver of collaboration among business stakeholders.
He stated that regional development cannot rely solely on the government. The involvement of businesses and workers is essential to creating a healthy investment climate, expanding employment opportunities, and improving public welfare.
“The regional government cannot develop Kotabaru Regency on its own. Close cooperation, strong collaboration, and harmonious synergy among the government, employers, and workers are essential to improving the investment climate and creating the widest possible employment opportunities,” the Regent said in his written remarks.
He expressed hope that the economic dialogue would serve as more than a ceremonial event, becoming instead a productive forum for discussions that generate ideas, breakthroughs, and concrete solutions for local economic development.
“Let us make the most of this opportunity to strengthen competitiveness and promote positive and sustainable economic growth,” he said.
Meanwhile, the newly inaugurated Chairman of DPK APINDO Kotabaru, Dr. Gewsima Mega Putra, S.E., M.M., affirmed his organization's readiness to play a greater role in supporting regional economic development.
The new leadership has outlined several key commitments, including serving as a strategic government partner on investment and licensing policies, strengthening advocacy for members' interests, and building collaboration with banks, trade unions, and academic institutions to improve workforce competitiveness.
However, he emphasized that being a government partner does not mean APINDO must automatically agree with every policy adopted by the authorities.
“We are ready to serve as a constructive dialogue partner, but partnership does not mean having to agree with every policy. APINDO must be able to deliver objective criticism, provide data-driven recommendations, and offer solutions,” he stressed.
The statement reaffirmed APINDO's position as an employers' organization that is not solely focused on business interests, but is also expected to contribute ideas, oversight, and constructive input to regional economic policymaking.
The inauguration of the APINDO Kotabaru Regency Board for the 2026–2031 term was formalized through Decree of the APINDO South Kalimantan Provincial Board Number 01/SK/DPP-KS/XII/2026, issued by APINDO South Kalimantan Chairman Winardi Sethiono.
The newly appointed Executive Board of DPK APINDO Kotabaru for the 2026–2031 term comprises Chairman Dr. Gewsima Mega Putra, S.E., M.M., representing PT New Star Cineplex; Secretary Ir. Taufik Hidayat, S.T., M.T., representing PT Habibie Ananda Utama; and Treasurer Khairil Muslim, S.E., representing PT Bank Mandiri.
With the new leadership in place, APINDO Kotabaru is expected to serve as an effective communication bridge between the government, employers, and workers. Collaboration among these three pillars is key to promoting quality investment, expanding employment opportunities, and fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Bumi Saijaan.
Source: kalselhits.com
