RADAR TULUNGAGUNG – East Java’s maritime investment drive gained national attention after DPMPTSP Jatim received a top honor at the East Java Maritim Awards 2026 for its role in boosting coastal economic investment. The award highlighted the province’s success in accelerating maritime business permits and attracting trillions of rupiah in investment over the past five years.
The award was presented during the East Java Maritim Awards 2026 ceremony organized by JTV on Wednesday evening in Surabaya. DPMPTSP Jatim won in the category recognizing regional government agencies that implement maritime policies supporting coastal economic growth in East Java.
The recognition reflects East Java’s growing importance as one of Indonesia’s leading maritime investment hubs, particularly in fisheries, marine processing industries, and supporting infrastructure projects.
DPMPTSP Jatim Recognized for Coastal Economic Investment Policies
DPMPTSP Jatim, the provincial Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office, received the award for its contribution to encouraging maritime-sector investment and improving business licensing services in coastal areas.
The institution has actively supported legal business licensing in maritime regions through programs designed to simplify permits and improve investor confidence. Officials said the policies helped strengthen the development of competitive maritime products while accelerating administrative services for businesses operating in coastal economies.
One of the initiatives highlighted during the event was “Saleha,” a program promoting awareness of legal business licensing procedures. The initiative aims to help businesses comply with regulations while speeding up investment realization in East Java’s maritime sector.
The award was handed directly by JTV News Director Abdul Rahim at the JTV studio complex on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Surabaya. During the ceremony, organizers praised regional agencies that support the “blue economy” strategy promoted by the Governor of East Java.
Officials at the event said maritime investment remains one of the province’s strategic priorities due to East Java’s extensive coastline, fisheries resources, and access to regional trade routes.
East Java Maritime Investment Reaches Rp1.84 Trillion
According to Diah Wahyu Ermawati, head of DPMPTSP Jatim, maritime investment in East Java has reached Rp1.84 trillion over the last five years.
Domestic investment, known as PMDN, accounted for the largest share at Rp1.39 trillion, while foreign direct investment, or PMA, contributed Rp0.45 trillion.
The fisheries sector emerged as the province’s largest maritime investment contributor. The industry includes upstream and downstream activities such as inland and marine aquaculture, capture fisheries, seafood processing industries, and supporting infrastructure projects including cold storage facilities.
The strong investment performance demonstrates continued interest in East Java’s marine economy despite global economic uncertainties affecting international trade and commodity markets.
Diah Wahyu Ermawati also revealed that five countries dominate foreign investment in East Java’s fisheries sector: Japan, China, Yemen, Singapore, and Taiwan. Their investments span seafood processing, marine cultivation, logistics, and supporting industrial facilities.
Analysts say the inflow of foreign capital reflects East Java’s strategic position within Indonesia’s maritime economy and Southeast Asia’s broader seafood supply chain.
Maritime Sector Seen as Key Driver of East Java Economy
The award also underscored the provincial government’s broader effort to expand the maritime economy as part of sustainable regional development.
East Java has increasingly positioned itself as a center for fisheries production and marine-based industries, supported by infrastructure improvements and simplified licensing systems intended to attract investors.
Regional officials believe the maritime sector can create employment opportunities, strengthen coastal communities, and increase export competitiveness for seafood and processed marine products.
The recognition from JTV is expected to further strengthen investor confidence in East Java’s regulatory environment and encourage additional investment into maritime infrastructure and fisheries processing facilities.
During the ceremony, organizers congratulated the award recipients and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between government institutions and private investors to accelerate maritime economic growth.
The achievement by DPMPTSP Jatim signals growing momentum for East Java’s maritime investment ambitions as Indonesia continues to prioritize blue economy development and coastal industrial expansion.