Indonesia Enhances Immigration Oversight in Weda Bay Industrial Park

Strengthening Immigration Services in Strategic Industrial Zones

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Immigration and Law Enforcement, Silmy Karim, conducted a working visit to Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in Halmahera Tengah, North Maluku on January 12-13, 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen immigration services and supervision in this strategic industrial area.

Supporting Economic Activities through Effective Immigration Management

Silmy emphasized that the presence of immigration services in industrial areas has a strategic function in ensuring orderly investment activities and workforce mobility, thereby supporting national economic development. The official stated that the economic potential in this region demands strong and responsive immigration services to optimize industrial and investment activities.

Significance of Weda Bay Industrial Park

IWIP is recognized as a significant economic zone that requires meticulous management of immigration services to maintain its operational efficiency and attractiveness to investors. By enhancing immigration oversight, the government aims to create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive while maintaining regulatory compliance.