The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realization reached Rp219.7 trillion in the first quarter of 2021. This achievement increased by 2.3% on a quarterly basis and 4.3% on an annual basis.

"President Joko Widodo ordered us to target an investment of Rp900 trillion in 2021. This is not an easy job in the pandemic era, but as an assistant to the President, we have to look for innovation and creativity, and work optimally to make it happen, "said the Head of BKPM Bahlil Lahadalia in an online press conference, Monday (26/4).

He added that the workforce absorption for the January-March 2021 period would reach 311,793 people.

Meanwhile, foreign investment (PMA) reached Rp111.7 trillion or grew 0.6% QoQ and 14%, and domestic investment (DDI) Rp108 trillion or grew quarterly by 4.2% and decreased by 4% annually.

"The increase in FDI shows that world trust in Indonesia and foreign investment activities have