Shafaqna English- Indonesia is set to strengthen its economic footprint by establishing six new Special Economic Zones (SEZs), one of which will focus on the global Halal industry, as Antara News reported.
The Indonesian government is preparing to launch six new SEZs, pending approval from President Prabowo Subianto. Among them is a Halal-focused SEZ in Sidoarjo, East Java, aimed at positioning Indonesia as a leading player in the global Halal supply chain.
Susiwijono Moegiarso, Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, highlighted the strategic potential of the Halal SEZ, citing opportunities to capture market share in sectors such as gelatine production — an industry largely dominated by China despite strong demand from the Middle East.
Several investors have expressed interest in the project, particularly in gelatine and its derivative products. The new SEZs will add to Indonesia’s existing 25 zones, which together have attracted Rp294.4 trillion ($19.4 billion) in investments and created approximately 187,000 jobs as of June 2025.
By creating these zones, the government aims not only to boost investment but also to secure more value-added production domestically, strengthening Indonesia’s role in the global Halal economy.
Source: Antara News