Pieter Wijaya Elected as Chairman of APINDO Cimahi, Focuses on Business Climate and Job Creation
Saturday, 19 July 2025
CIMAHI, Indonesia – Pieter Wijaya was officially elected by acclamation as Chairman of the Indonesian Employers’ Association (APINDO) Cimahi City for the 2025–2030 period during the 5th APINDO City Conference (Muskot) held at Cimahi Techno Park (CTP), Jalan Baros Utama No. 78, South Cimahi, on Thursday (July 17, 2025).
The Muskot was attended by Cimahi Deputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira, Cimahi City Council Chair Wahyu Widyatmoko, West Java Provincial APINDO Chair Ning Wahyu Astutik, outgoing APINDO Cimahi Chair Roy Sunarya (2020–2025), Organizing Committee Chair Christina Sri Manunggal, and 39 local industry entrepreneurs.
In her remarks prior to the election, West Java APINDO Chair Ning Wahyu Astutik acknowledged that Pieter Wijaya had strong potential to lead the city chapter.
“There are many capable candidates, including Mr. Pieter Wijaya. I sincerely hope he will be willing to accept the role,” said Ning, while also noting the challenge of balancing business responsibilities with organizational leadership.
Ning emphasized the need to maintain investor confidence through a conducive business environment, stating, “APINDO is committed to collaborating with local governments and labor unions to create a united synergy for shared goals.”
She also commended Roy Sunarya for his exceptional 15-year leadership, having served three consecutive terms as Chair of APINDO Cimahi.
“This marks Mr. Roy’s final day leading the organization. His commitment and resilience in navigating the complexities of the business landscape over the years deserve our utmost appreciation,” said Ning.
Newly elected Chair Pieter Wijaya admitted he did not initially plan to run for the position but accepted it out of responsibility and collective support.
“This is a mandate and a call to serve. I couldn’t turn away from it,” he remarked.
Pieter laid out his initial focus: rebuilding APINDO’s membership base and fostering close collaboration with the local government, labor unions, and law enforcement agencies to develop a conducive industrial climate in Cimahi.
“Without a stable and safe environment, industries cannot grow effectively,” he asserted.
He also highlighted the negative impact of illegal imports on local businesses.
“While legal imports are acceptable, illegal ones harm our economy. We need to tighten regulations to block such practices,” Pieter stressed.
He linked illegal imports to the rising unemployment rate.
“If we can reduce illegal imports, our industries will thrive, which in turn will create more job opportunities. That’s a priority,” he explained.
Pieter expressed his commitment to expanding employment opportunities, especially for young graduates.
“There are over a million unemployed university graduates in Indonesia, many working odd jobs just to survive. We must act, and I will do everything I can to create more jobs,” he concluded.
Source: media3.id
