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JAKARTA – The Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) is promoting the development of Jakarta Garden City (JGC), an integrated township in Cakung, East Jakarta, into a sustainable investment hub along Jakarta’s eastern corridor. The initiative is being pursued through a strategic partnership between APINDO and PT Modernland Realty Tbk (MDLN), the developer of Jakarta Garden City.

The collaboration aims to strengthen synergies between the business community and the property sector while creating new business development opportunities in East Jakarta and its surrounding areas.

Alfian Dani, Chairman of the APINDO East Jakarta Regency Board (DPK), said Jakarta’s eastern corridor had significant potential to become a competitive destination for attracting new investment.

According to him, Jakarta Garden City is one of the integrated townships with strong development potential, supported by infrastructure, accessibility, and transportation facilities.

“Jakarta’s eastern corridor has tremendous potential to become one of the most competitive areas for attracting new investment. Jakarta Garden City is one of the integrated townships in this area with considerable room for further growth, supported by comprehensive infrastructure, convenient accessibility, and good transportation facilities. These advantages also enable the development of an increasingly diverse range of residential products,” Alfian said in a statement on Sunday (November 1, 2026).

The partnership covers business potential development, expansion of business networks, and the creation of added value for business owners and other stakeholders.

Through this collaboration, APINDO and Modernland Realty also seek to connect the needs of business owners with the development potential of an integrated property township.

Alfian noted that Jakarta Garden City spans approximately 370 hectares and is designed as a self-contained township integrating residential areas, commercial spaces, and various supporting facilities. He said this integrated concept could serve as part of a dynamic business ecosystem while providing opportunities for business owners to expand their networks and explore new ventures.

“We expect this strategic partnership between APINDO and Jakarta Garden City to generate significant positive impacts, particularly for business owners. Around 100 APINDO members are attending today’s event, and they can directly experience the optimism and benefits arising from this collaboration,” Alfian said.

Expanding Business Opportunities in an Integrated Township

Jonson Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of PT Modernland Realty Tbk, said APINDO played an important role in supporting business growth and strengthening the competitiveness of Indonesian businesses. For this reason, Modernland Realty has established a strategic partnership with the employers' association to explore collaborative opportunities within Jakarta Garden City.

“This initiative is in line with Jakarta Garden City’s commitment to building strategic partnerships, opening up collaboration opportunities, and supporting the growth of business activities within the township,” Jonson said.

The partnership represents an effort to connect the property sector with the extensive business network represented by APINDO.

Jakarta Garden City is being developed as a self-contained township that integrates residential needs, commercial activities, and facilities supporting everyday life. Its integrated development is also intended to create an environment that accommodates economic activities while meeting the needs of urban communities.

More Than 30 Percent of the Area Dedicated to Green Open Spaces

In addition to developing residential and commercial areas, Jakarta Garden City incorporates green open spaces as a key element of its township concept. More than 30 percent of the JGC area is allocated to green open spaces. These include community parks, artificial lakes, cycling paths, and green corridors connecting different residential clusters.

The development is designed not merely to provide property units, but also to take into account spatial planning, green landscapes, and the need for public spaces. From the outset, JGC was envisioned as a self-contained township with a distinct identity, integrating residential areas, commercial facilities, and the surrounding environment.

In terms of amenities, the township is already equipped with various supporting facilities, including IKEA, international schools such as Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) and Sekolah Global Mandiri, Shell and BP gas stations, and Modern Market. Healthcare facilities have also expanded with the presence of Mayapada Hospital.

These facilities form part of an integrated township ecosystem designed to meet residents’ needs while supporting business activities.

Jonson said Jakarta Garden City’s development was guided by long-term planning, environmental considerations, and the provision of public spaces.

“While many other townships focus on short-term profitability, JGC stands out as a development built gradually, with a strong awareness of the importance of the environment, public spaces, and long-term planning. Our vision is to create a sustainable, vibrant city and an urban ecosystem that continues to evolve,” he said.

Through its partnership with APINDO, Modernland Realty hopes that the development of Jakarta Garden City will progress alongside the growth of business activities and the expansion of collaboration opportunities for businesses in East Jakarta and surrounding areas.

Source: money.kompas.com