Kadin Vows Legal Certainty Amid Viral Investment Case

Jakarta, VIVA – Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, revealed that a team is being formed to verify the case involving a member of the Cilegon Kadin who was caught in a dispute with the management of PT Chengda, the main contractor of PT Chandra Asri Alkali (CAA) in Cilegon.

The altercation went viral on social media, showing an individual allegedly affiliated with Cilegon Kadin demanding a "cut" from investors in the chemical plant project of chlor-alkali and ethylene dichloride (CA-EDC), owned by Chandra Asri Group.

In coordination with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM and local government, he confirmed that his team would visit the site tomorrow to resolve the issue.

"These kinds of incidents are mostly isolated to certain individuals at the city or regency level. So, we will coordinate with the provincial authorities," Bakrie said on Tuessay (May 13).

From Kadin's side, Anindya said that the Vice Chairman for Legal and Organizational Affairs would be dispatched to the field to follow up on the matter wisely.

He emphasized that Kadin Indonesia is focused solely on boosting domestic trade and investment.

"Of course, we also demand legal certainty and reject any unlawful or repressive actions," he added.

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Ketua Umum Kadin Indonesia, Anindya Bakrie, usai meresmikan Kantor Pusat Konsultasi dan Pendampingan Satgas Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) Gotong Royong Kadin, di Gedung Tempo Scan Tower kawasan Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan, Selasa, 13 Mei 2025

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Regarding further sanctions against the individual demanding money from investors, Bakrie a said it was too early to determine.

"We want to act quickly—so tomorrow, Wednesday, Kadin together with the Banten governor or their representative, BKPM, and law enforcement will conduct a site visit," Bakrie remarked.

He added that securing and enhancing investment is a crucial priority for the government and stakeholders, especially in supporting the national economic growth target of 8 percent.

Bakrie stressed that Kadin will safeguard investment and address any threats, while also involving local communities and authorities.

He acknowledged that such incidents could negatively impact Indonesia’s investment climate.

"Yes, definitely (it affects investment). We’ve made great efforts abroad to bring investors in—so we must handle this wisely. But we also don’t want to judge solely based on social media. We need to see the situation firsthand and meet with those involved," he concluded.

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Source : VIVA.co.id/Mohammad Yudha Prasetya