Supporting New Economy Chance, DPR Urges Policy Making Based on Research and Science

This technology is capable to support the nickel smelters produce more environmentally friendly waste because the waste is capable to be remanaged into a valuable product.

However, its implementation still requires relatively high costs. One smelter needs Rp25 trillion for its establishment. Based on this matter, investment is needed.

“Principally, the policy based on research or science and technological innovation is needed to avoid as little as possible to the negative consequences caused by the investment development,” Bamsoet added.

The Chairman of the Indonesian Employers' Association (APINDO), Hariyadi Sukamdani, disclosed, being able to get investments that contained new and innovative knowledge was a positive thing for Indonesia. “I think that’s good. If we can do it, it will make Indonesia in a leading position. Moreover, if the technology is good, it means that it is capable to be actually implemented in line with the community needs,” Hariyadi clarified.

Hariyadi opined, it should not be difficult, because Indonesia is capable to be a global investment destination with various advantages compared with other countries of investment destination. The most important thing is the accommodative attitude of the government to be more open to stakeholders in order to be progressive and to receive relevant input continually in policy arrangement.

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The objective is to establish a predictable business environment and a more conducive investment climate. “Indonesia is a big market, so we can really live. While other countries aren’t too serious yet,” Hariyadi explained.

Indonesia is capable to take advantage of the G20 presidency momentum, which includes the B20 in 2022. “This is a meeting of high GDP countries. By doing in Indonesia, it’s more effectively so that they are capable to be more understand because they see directly. So we are capable to promote Indonesia effectively since our advantages we have are capable to be promoted directly,” Hariyadi added.