Ekonomi Batam Tumbuh 7,28 Persen, Mentrans: Jadi Mesin Pertumbuhan Baru

Rabu, 9 September 2026, 12:33 WIB Sumber: DetikNews Dibaca 1 kali

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Pertumbuhan ekonomi Batam mencapai 7,28 persen secara tahunan pada Triwulan II-2026, melampaui tingkat Provinsi Kepulauan Riau maupun nasional, dan ditopang oleh sektor industri, investasi, perdagangan, logistik, dan jasa. Menteri Transmigrasi M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara menilai capaian ini membuktikan bahwa daerah di luar Pulau Jawa mampu menjadi mesin pertumbuhan baru bagi ekonomi nasional melalui kebijakan Transmigrasi Baru. Pemerintah menargetkan pertumbuhan yang merata dan inklusif, dengan membuka lebih banyak lapangan kerja dan peluang ekonomi bagi masyarakat lokal serta wilayah sekitarnya.

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Batam's economy grew 7.28% year-on-year in Q2 2026.
Batam's growth exceeded Kepulauan Riau province at 6.99%.
Batam's growth exceeded the national rate of 5.29%.
Transmigration Minister M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara praised the achievement.
Growth was supported by manufacturing, investment, trade, logistics, and services sectors.
Iftitah thanked BP Batam head and Batam Mayor Amsakar Achmad.
Iftitah thanked Deputy BP Batam head Li Claudia Chandra.
Growth driven by government policy certainty, business investment, worker production, and community stability.
Policy cited: Transmigrasi Baru to build new growth centers outside Java.
Transmigration areas developed into ecosystems linked to industry, investment, and markets.
Ministry targets inclusive and equitable growth beyond high numbers.
Goal: more jobs, business opportunities, and economic chances for local communities.
Batam positioned as hub for Indonesian industry, logistics, and digital economy.
Batam faces the Southeast Asian market potential.
Iftitah spoke via written statement on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.