The Cirebon Regency Government does not recommend that the textile industry expand to the eastern part of Cirebon Regency. Head of the Investment and One-Stop Services Office (DPMPTSP) of Cirebon Regency, Dede Sudiono, said the recommendation was made because Cirebon Regency had a minimum supply of raw water. According to Dede, in its activities, the textile industry requires more water because it is used as a solvent for dyes and chemicals; media for transferring dyes and chemicals to fabrics; to washing and rinsing media. “This obviously really needs a lot of water. Meanwhile, the existing raw water supply is very minimal. Forget about industry, the community's needs have not been met," said Dede in Cirebon Regency, Tuesday (4/7/2023).

Dede said the government still expects other industrial investors to look to their regions for expansion. This eastern tip of West Java is included in the Rebana Metropolitan Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The local government expects investors to build a labor-intensive industry.

Dede said that labor-intensive industries are needed in Cirebon Regency. This is done in order to absorb more local workers.

"We really hope for labor-intensive industries. Even so, it doesn't mean that we rule out capital-intensive or technology-intensive industries. People who can work can be in the industries we want," said Dede.

Dede said, in the Cirebon Regency area, especially in the eastern part, at this time a number of industries were starting to stand up that implemented labor intensive. Among them, the manufacturing and food industries.

According to Dede, if all investors invest in building labor-intensive industries, regional economic growth will grow and residents' interest in working outside the region will decrease.

"Cirebon Regency's economy must grow. However, the labor-intensive industries that exist here must adapt to the social and environmental conditions of the community," said Dede. Check other news and articles on Google News