Material Center Becomes Local Automotive Industry Growth Solution
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Meanwhile, the Majalengka IKM material center being developed is currently located in Block A of the SIKIM Majalengka Area on Jalan Lingkar Utara, Cikasarung, Majalengka, Majalengka Regency.
SIKIM Majalengka consists of 12-unit blocks (A1-A4, B1-B4, C1-C4) with a building area of approximately 700 square meters. SIKIM Majalengka was officially completed and can be used at the end of December 2021.
"Currently, SIKIM Majalengka is almost fully occupied by the majority of IKM from the Automotive Component Small and Medium Industry Association (PIKKO). With this material center at SIKIM, we hope that IKM in Majalengka can be integrated and more easily collaborate to move forward together," Reni Yanita remarked.
This policy encourages the transportation equipment industry to enter the four industrial sectors with the greatest growth in the third quarter of 2022, which amounted to 10.26 percent.
"On the other side, to increase the competitiveness of the automotive industry, the Ministry of Industry through the Directorate General of IKMA is taking steps to strengthen institutional capacity. This is reflected in the development of material centers, one is the material center in the SIKIM Majalengka environment," she explained.
Reni added, to realize the ease of accessing quality raw materials at competitive prices, commitment and collaboration from all parties are needed so that the domestic industry, especially SMEs, can provide quality and competitive automotive components.
"As one of the main sectors, the Ministry of Industry continues to boost the growth of the automotive industry. So, it can make a greater contribution to the national economy," She added.
From the battery-based electric motorized vehicle (KBLBB) sector, the government is optimistic that it can produce up to 2 million units of electric motorcycles soon.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO) estimates that sales of four-wheeled vehicles (R4) will reach 950,000 units in 2022. In addition, based on projections by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), sales of two-wheeled motorized vehicles (R2) could reach 5.1 - 5.4 million units in 2022.
