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Pekanbaru, December 9, 2025 — The Provincial Leadership Board (DPP) of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) Riau for the 2025–2030 term was officially inaugurated at Balai Serindit Regional Hall, Pekanbaru.

The event series began with a discussion entitled “APINDO Incorporated: Stakeholder Synergy from the Perspective of Innovation and Market Opportunities for MSMEs in Indonesia,” followed by the inauguration ceremony and the signing of memoranda of understanding as part of efforts to strengthen synergy between the business sector and the government in promoting sustainable economic growth.

In her remarks, Chairwoman of the APINDO National Leadership Board (DPN), Shinta W. Kamdani, underscored Riau’s strategic role in strengthening the national economy and congratulated the newly inaugurated management.

“Indonesia is currently at a very decisive phase, where its economic strength—as a country with a GDP exceeding USD 1.19 trillion and the world’s 16th largest economy—must be matched by increased productivity, the creation of new jobs, and accelerated industrial transformation in order not to lose growth momentum,” she stated.

She added that APINDO continues to strengthen policy advocacy that directly addresses the real needs of the business sector.

“APINDO seeks to ensure that national-level advocacy directly resolves the concrete challenges faced by businesses in the regions,” she emphasized.

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of DPP APINDO Riau conveyed the commitment of the new leadership to position APINDO as a modern, inclusive, and results-oriented home of collaboration.

“We will strengthen collaboration with the government and labor unions to ensure that regulations truly support business growth while simultaneously enhancing workers’ welfare,” she said.

She further stressed that the five-year work agenda will focus on strengthening the business climate, empowering MSMEs to integrate into the supply chains of leading industries such as energy, agro-industry, plantations, and the creative economy, as well as organizational transformation through service digitalization and capacity building for businesses.

In his address, the Acting Governor of Riau expressed appreciation for APINDO’s strong consolidation in supporting regional economic development and reaffirmed that APINDO is a strategic partner of the government in maintaining investment climate stability and harmonious industrial relations.

He highlighted that investment realization from January to September 2025 reached IDR 55.89 trillion, reflecting investor confidence in the region’s economic stability. The Governor emphasized the importance of APINDO’s role in supporting regional economic transformation, particularly in strengthening supply chains and enhancing the role of MSMEs.

“Large businesses in Riau must not only grow, but grow together with MSMEs. This is the model of economic development we aim to achieve—an economy that leaves no one behind,” he asserted.

The Acting Governor also outlined Riau’s five-year economic development targets, projecting economic growth of 5.16–5.90 percent by 2029 and a reduction in the open unemployment rate to 2.94–3.42 percent. To achieve these goals, he emphasized the importance of collaboration and shared commitment.

“Let us make data our foundation, collaboration our strength, and people-centered development our objective. Riau seeks to grow—and to grow together. Work swiftly, work precisely, and deliver impact,” he concluded.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Riau Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD), members of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), leaders of strategic institutions such as the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Bank Indonesia, BPJS Employment and Health, SKK Migas, PLN, as well as heads of technical agencies overseeing manpower, investment, industry, and trade.

Also present were representatives of business associations and labor unions, bank executives, academics, and member companies of APINDO.