Introduction

The development of the Rebana area is part of the accelerated development agenda as directed by Presidential Regulation Number 87 of 2021. The Rebana area enjoys a strategic position and is well-prepared, as evidenced by the realisation of large-scale investments, including the inauguration of the BYD electric vehicle assembly plant at the Subang Smartpolitan Subdistrict. The availability of this ecosystem is certainly further strengthened by the accelerated construction of the Patimban Port Access Toll Road.

To develop the Rebana Area, the Indonesian Government is collaborating technically with JICA to support more integrated development. This collaboration has produced several outputs that can serve as references for area development and increasing investment attractiveness, including the Rebana Area Master Plan, the Specific Plan for the Green Industry Hub, Guidelines for Industrial Estate Development in the Rebana Area, a concept for promoting mountain tourism, and an investment promotion strategy.

The Map of Rebana Area and Green Industry Hub Kecamatan by Sutan Mufti (2026) (Source: Bappeda Jabar, BP Rebana, DEPHUB, BIG)

Contribution

My role on the project focused on several key areas of contribution. I was responsible for report writing for the masterplan, which included conducting a detailed study of the existing city system in the Rebana area to establish a solid baseline for the planning recommendations that followed. Alongside this, I carried out GIS-related work, supporting the spatial analysis and mapping that underpinned the masterplan’s technical foundation. I also supported engagement with local industrial and government institutions through meetings and seminars, helping to propel the masterplan’s completion. Throughout the project, I was responsible for documentation and due diligence within the team, working to ensure that the data and substance remained accurate and consistent, from the initial research stages through to the final deliverables.

The following article pages serve as examples of some stakeholder engagement events that we have produced:

• The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is encouraging investment opportunities for Japanese companies to accelerate the development of the Rebana area
• 2nd Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting for the Development of the Rebana Area