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Naza Holdings: Partnering with
Indonesia Towards Prosperity & Growth

Naza Holding’s CEO Mr Nazarisham (5th from left) at RISING Merdeka event launched by Ambassador
HE Ngurah Swajaya where the Naza exhibition booth showcased the company’s extensive development
plans for Belitung

Singapore-registered Naza Holdings in collaboration

with Indonesian partners have committed to invest

US$500 million (Rp5 trillion) in tourism and related

sectors in collaboration with the local government.

First stop was at one of President Joko Widodo’s

“10 New Bali’s” the beautiful Bangka-Belitung Province
INDONESIA and Singapore can make great
partners as Singapore has the technical know- Bangka Belitung Island that is close enough for
how and Indonesia is abundant in natural and Singaporeans to check out the island’s attractions.

human resources. Clubbed with our proximity, for For any international venture, the local partner
investors, it is certainly a winning formula. Taking is key to smooth functioning and success, Naza
a cue from President Joko Widodo’s vision to Holdings found their Indonesian partner in Pak
make tourism as a key driver towards economic Edi Kodri, Chief of Staff, Belitung Investments.“We
prosperity, the CEO of Naza Holdings, Mr are very happy to join hands with Pak Kodri, who (Above): Certificate of Appreciation from Regency of
Nazarisham Mohd Isa, has taken the tourism route besides being a shareholder in PT MTN Bersatu Belitung acknowledging the contributions of PT MTN
to capitalize on Indonesia’s high growth potential Sukses and MTN Getaways Pte Ltd has Bersatu Sukses; the Green Tropical Village Hotel &
with its new subsidiary MTN Getaways Pte Ltd. knowledge in local business and is facilitating our Resort, Bangka Belitung Island
growth plans”, said Mr Nazarisham.
Mr Nazarisham spoke of his plans for Bangka- Special Incentives
Belitung,. He said that he found the virgin beauty Naza Holdings is looking at investing in other The Indonesian government’s decision to declare
of the island mesmerizing and was keen to do areas such as agriculture as well as plans for Tanjung Kelayang as one of the country’s 10 national
something for it along the lines of developments developing infrastructure, including a marina bay, priority tourism destinations beyond Bali has been
in the Maldives. Mr Nazarisham and partners have a quarantine center, a cattle breeding unit and a trigger for the provinces to look at the tourism
committed to invest US$500 million (Rp 5 trillion). 10MWsolar energy plant. PT MTN Bersatu Sukses potential that still remains untapped. An added
Besides the resort, on the cards are direct flights of Naza Holdings has also signed an MOU with the allurement has been the government’s decision to
from Singapore, a hangar and private jet lounge at Bangka-Belitung Pepper Producers Co-operative, declare the area as a special economic zone,
Depati Amir Airport in Central Bangka. in line with its interests in the import/export thus allowing companies investing in tourism-
business. Its other investment interests include: related developments to enjoy tax discounts, more
Indonesia is one of the fastest growing economies relaxed customs and immigration requirements,
in the region, the unexplored beauty of Bangka- l Construction and management of economic and faster processing of permits.
Belitung can be a great draw for international zone forTanjung Kelayang in sub-district Sijuk
travelers, with improved infrastructure and tourism of Belitung regency Man Behind Naza Holdings
faculties and connectivity, it certainly has the In just a decade Nazarisham Mohd.Isa,Founder,and
potential to rival the lure of Bali. He added: “We l Development of the pepper and fruits CEO of Naza Holdings transformed his life from
aim to contribute positively to the growth of the plantation sector through reliable commodity being an assistant security guard earning a couple
Indonesian economy and through our investments management to fill export quotas abroad of hundred dollars a month, to CEO of a multi-
we will generate employment, bringing prosperity including Singapore,Thailand, and Australia faceted firm which is engaged in a wide spectrum
of businesses which range from securities to gold
and opportunities to the people of Indonesia.” l Construction of the marina port area in mining, from building management to tourism.
Instrumental to this fantastic journey has been his
According to Pak Erzaldi Rosman Djohan, the Tanjung Pendam, sub-districtTanjungpandan willingness to work hard, his determination and
Governor of Indonesia’s Bangka-Belitung Province, persistence — and belief in himself for bettering
“As the island has opened up to foreign investors l Cooperation in management and constructing his life and those who work for him.
this is a great time for Singapore investors to of international airport H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin
be part of our growth and we will extend all Tanjungpandan Belitung Opportunity Indonesia 2018 17
l Construction of a sports racetrack in Buluh

assistance possible.” There is already one popular Tumbang village, to support tourism sector
holiday resort the Green Tropical Village at the activities by promoting sports tourism