Wednesday, 11 November 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Deli Serdang Regency recorded the highest investment realisation in North Sumatra, reaching Rp9.5 trillion between January and September 2026. The achievement reinforces Deli Serdang's position as a major economic centre and strategic investment destination within the province.
Under the leadership of Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan and Deputy Regent Lom Lom Suwondo, the local administration continues to promote economic development and expand investment opportunities across various sectors. The strong investment performance provides an important foundation for expanding business activities, strengthening the regional economy and creating employment opportunities for local communities.Further opportunities to attract investment are expected to emerge following the launch of the Investment Desk for the Sumatra Region. The initiative is designed to help regional administrations and businesses overcome investment barriers, particularly those involving licensing procedures, regulatory coordination and bureaucratic processes.
The Investment Desk was launched by Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, alongside North Sumatra Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution. Deli Serdang Deputy Regent Lom Lom Suwondo also attended the event, which took place at the Raja Inal Siregar Hall, North Sumatra Governor's Office, Medan, on Monday, 9 November 2026.Medan City came second with Rp8.6 trillion, followed by Simalungun Regency with Rp4.5 trillion, Langkat Regency with Rp3.6 trillion and South Tapanuli Regency with Rp2.7 trillion.
Deli Serdang's leading position highlights its attractiveness as an investment destination. Its strategic geographical location, proximity to Medan and the presence of various economic centres provide favourable conditions for further investment development.Deli Serdang plays an important role as one of the main gateways to North Sumatra and as an economic support area for the province. This position creates opportunities for investment across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, trade, services, agriculture and tourism.
These advantages need to be strengthened through improved public services, regulatory certainty, more accessible licensing procedures and adequate supporting infrastructure. This would help ensure that investment achievements translate into tangible economic activity rather than remaining figures in official statistics.For the Deli Serdang Regency Government, being the province's leading investment destination represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. The administration needs to maintain investor confidence while attracting further capital into the region. This requires a targeted approach to developing local economic potential and creating favourable conditions for new business ventures.
Todotua Pasaribu explained that the Investment Desk would act as an extension of the central government, helping to resolve investment-related problems through a proactive, hands-on approach.
"This Investment Desk is a tactical measure currently being undertaken by the Ministry of Investment to reach out directly and address the needs of businesses," Todotua said.According to Todotua, the government has already introduced an integrated licensing system through Online Single Submission (OSS). The system is designed to simplify business licensing procedures and make it easier for investors to access government services.
However, its implementation continues to face several challenges, particularly in aligning sector-specific regulations involving different ministries and government institutions. Differences in regulatory requirements and lengthy inter-agency coordination can delay the resolution of problems encountered by businesses.Through the Investment Desk, the government hopes to strengthen coordination between ministries and institutions. Direct assistance is also expected to help identify problems more quickly, involve the relevant authorities and resolve investment barriers in a more targeted manner.
The initiative offers Deli Serdang an opportunity to maintain its leading position while increasing its investment performance. With support from the central government, the local administration will have greater scope to assist investors and provide more certainty when they establish or expand their businesses.An investor-friendly environment is essential to improving regional competitiveness. Businesses need predictable licensing procedures, clear regulations and responsive public services to implement their commercial plans efficiently.
Bobby revealed that North Sumatra's investment realisation in 2025 reached Rp58.5 trillion, exceeding the target of Rp53.677 trillion.
However, he said substantially higher investment would be required to support stronger economic growth. According to the governor, North Sumatra needs investment of approximately Rp98 trillion to Rp100 trillion.He stressed that this requirement should not remain solely a provincial-level target. Instead, the government needs to translate it into measurable objectives for each regency and city so that every region can make a meaningful contribution to North Sumatra's economic growth.
This approach is important because each region has different geographical characteristics, resources and economic strengths. Clearly defined investment targets would enable local administrations to develop strategies based on their respective competitive advantages.During the same event, Bobby also launched the SimPONI Sumut application, short for the North Sumatra Provincial Investment Potential and Opportunity Management Information System.
The application provides information on regional profiles, realised investments, investment potential and business opportunities based on the economic strengths of individual areas.Through SimPONI Sumut, prospective investors are expected to find it easier to access information about business opportunities across the province. The information can help them identify promising sectors and select suitable locations in line with their investment requirements and business plans.
Easier access to investment information can also improve transparency in the promotion of regional business opportunities. Regency and city administrations will have an additional platform to present their economic potential more systematically to prospective investors, both domestic and international.For Deli Serdang, its Rp9.5 trillion investment achievement provides a strong foundation for reinforcing its position as one of North Sumatra's economic drivers. Support from the Investment Desk, improved licensing coordination and access to business opportunity information through SimPONI Sumut are expected to create further opportunities for new investment.
Ultimately, the success of investment development should not be measured solely by the amount of capital entering a region. Its impact on people's economic well-being is equally important. Expanding industrial activity, supporting local businesses, creating jobs and promoting more balanced regional development are among the outcomes that local administrations need to pursue.By maintaining its investment appeal and improving services for businesses, Deli Serdang has the opportunity to increase its contribution to North Sumatra's economic growth while creating more employment opportunities for its residents. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Edi Saputra | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
