United to Serve Batam: 23 BP Batam Officials Inaugurated Under New Leadership Vision

BATAMCLICK.COM: In a ceremony held on Monday (June 16, 2025) at the Balarungsari Hall, the Head of Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam), Amsakar Achmad, officially inaugurated 23 new Echelon II officials. The event marked an important step in accelerating Batam’s transformation into a more competitive and advanced region.

In his speech, Amsakar conveyed that President Prabowo Subianto envisions Batam as a strategic hub and has directed officials to accelerate its progress through effective governance and robust economic growth.

“Batam’s status as a Free Trade Zone and Free Port (KPBPB), supported by Special Economic Zones (KEK) and two National Strategic Projects (PSN), is a tremendous advantage. This momentum must be optimized to ensure Batam develops faster and more accurately,” Amsakar said.

Following the President’s mandate, Amsakar called on his newly appointed team to work immediately, aligning efforts to exceed national growth targets.

“President Prabowo directed me and Deputy Head Li Claudia to ensure that Batam’s economic growth surpasses the national average by 1.5 to 2 percent. That is one of our performance benchmarks,” he explained.

He expressed hope that each official would bring their best contributions to serve not only Batam, but also the Riau Islands and Indonesia as a whole.

“Congratulations to all newly appointed officials. Let us unite our spirit, generate positive energy, support one another, and give our best to the people of Batam,” he said passionately.

The following are the officials appointed:

1. Mohammad Taofan now leads the General Affairs Bureau.
2. Vitria Kusuma Ningrum now leads the Human Resources Bureau.
3. Siswanto now leads the Finance Bureau.
4. Alex Sumarna now leads the Legal Bureau.
5. Endry Abzan now leads the Organizational Compliance and Risk Management Bureau.
6. Harry Prasetyo Utomo now leads the Strategic Program Planning Center.
7. Budi Susilo now leads the Strategic Policy Harmonization Center.
8. Hadjad Widagdo now leads the One-Stop Integrated Services Center.
9. Sylvia Jeannette Malaihollo now leads the Data and Information Systems Center.
10. Harlas Buana now serves as the Director of Land Management.
11. Ilham Eka Hartawan now serves as the Director of Coastal Area and Reclamation Management.
12. Denny Tondano now serves as the Director of Land and Coastal Control Management.
13. Dendi Gustinandar now serves as the Director of Investment.
14. Irfan Syakir Widyasa now serves as the Director of KPBPB and KEK Development.
15. Asep Lili Holilulloh now serves as the Director of Business Operations Control.
16. Kurnia Budi now serves as the Director of Airport Area Management.
17. Benny Syahroni now serves as the Director of Port Management.
18. Rully Syah Rizal now serves as the Director of Goods Traffic.
19. Iyus Rusmana now serves as the Director of Water Supply and Environmental Services.
20. Fesly Abadi Paranoan now serves as the Director of Infrastructure Planning.
21. Boy Zasmita now serves as the Director of Infrastructure Development.
22. Police Commissioner Mujiyono now serves as the Director of Asset and Zone Security.
23. Imbuh Agustanto now leads the Internal Audit Unit.

Also in attendance were Deputy Head Li Claudia Chandra and members of the BP Batam Board of Deputies, who stood in solidarity with the newly appointed officials as they embarked on their new responsibilities.(elin)