BANDUNG, July 8 — The Selangor government has ramped up efforts to boost trade, investment and strategic economic cooperation with Indonesia through a series of high-level engagements with the country’s ministries and investment officials ahead of the Selangor International Business Summit in Bandung (SIBS@ASEAN).
The Selangor delegation, led by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, paid courtesy calls on Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri and Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza, while also meeting representatives of Danantara Indonesia to explore new opportunities for bilateral collaboration and sustainable economic growth.
Amirudin said the discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment ties by leveraging Selangor’s industrial strengths and strategic position as Malaysia’s economic powerhouse.
“As Malaysia’s economic engine, Selangor offers a comprehensive industrial ecosystem and serves as the country’s main trade gateway through Port Klang, which comprises Westports and Northport.
“The future development of Pulau Carey will further strengthen the region’s logistics and maritime trade capacity,” he said in a statement today.
He also highlighted SIBS@ASEAN as a platform to connect investors, industry players and policymakers from across the region.
SIBS@ASEAN will be held tomorrow and Friday at Pullman Bandung Grand Central here, and is expected to gather 225 participants from Malaysia and 200 from Indonesia, including government leaders, investors, businesses, and industry stakeholders.
The highlight of SIBS@ASEAN is the Selangor Medical Tourism and Education Expo, jointly organised by Tourism Selangor and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), featuring 30 booths showcasing Malaysian healthcare providers and education institutions.
“We also shared details of SIBS 2026 in Bandung as a strategic platform to bring together investors, industry leaders and policymakers to foster cross-border partnerships and unlock new business opportunities,” Amirudin said.
He added that among the areas of cooperation discussed were semiconductors and integrated circuit (IC) design, food security and agrofood supply chains, energy (including coal supply), and the aerospace industry.
He said Selangor remains Malaysia’s leading aerospace hub, with more than 60 per cent of the country’s aerospace companies operating in the state, supported by a strong ecosystem in manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as well as skilled workforce development.
He also expressed optimism that these engagements would pave the way for broader collaboration between both sides.
“We are confident these discussions will create more mutually beneficial opportunities and strengthen the economic relationship between Selangor and Indonesia,” Amirudin said.
Among senior Selangor officials present during the meeting were state executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han, Selangor Secretary Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation), or (MBI), chief executive officer Datuk Siapolyazan M. Yusop, and Invest Selangor Bhd chief executive officer Dato’ Hasan Azhari Idris.
