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Project Assignment
Project Assignment
Course Lecturer:
Priyo Widodo S.Pd., M.Pd.
Prepared By:
Delvina Putri Andika (230810201094)
Figo Aditya Pratama (230810201105)
Sendy Ade Saputra (230810201176)
Praise and gratitude to the presence of God Almighty, who has bestowed His grace
and guidance, enabling the author to complete the paper entitled “Economic Conditions of
East Java Province and Surabaya City.” This paper is prepared to fulfill one of the
assignments for the Business English course.
In this paper, the author aims to discuss the general economic conditions of East Java
province and the specific economic conditions of Surabaya city. With the completion of this
paper, the author expresses gratitude to Mr. Priyo Widodo S.Pd., M.Pd., as the supervising
lecturer for Business English, for guidance in preparing this paper.
The author acknowledges that there may be shortcomings and errors in the
preparation of this paper. Therefore, the author sincerely accepts constructive criticism and
suggestions for the improvement of this paper. Hopefully, this paper can be beneficial and
broaden the readers’ understanding of the economic conditions in East Java province and
Surabaya city.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER .....................................................................................................................................i
TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................................ii
FOREWORD ...........................................................................................................................iii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................1
1.1 Background .......................................................................................................................1
1.2 Purpose of Writing Paper ..................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 DISCUSSION .....................................................................................................3
2.1 The Profile of East Java Province .....................................................................................3
2.2 The Economic Growth Rate of East Java Province ..........................................................4
2.3 Factors that Influence the level of economic growth in East Java ....................................4
2.4 Poverty and Unemployment Rates in East Java ................................................................5
2.5 Efforts to Reduce the Poverty Rate in East Java Province ................................................5
2.6 The provincial government’s efforts to enhance economic development in East Java .....6
2.7 UMR in Surabaya City ......................................................................................................7
2.8 Cost of Living in Surabaya City ........................................................................................8
2.9 Surabaya’s Economic Growth Rate ...................................................................................9
2.10 Surabaya’s Economic Support Sector ...............................................................................9
2.11 Unemployment Rate in Surabaya City ............................................................................10
2.12 Efforts Made by The Surabaya City Government to Create Job Opportunities ..............10
CHAPTER 3 CONCLUSION .................................................................................................12
REFERENCE ..........................................................................................................................13
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Indonesia is an archipelagic country with diverse cultural heritage, abundant natural
resources, and significant economic potential. Amidst the dynamics of the national economy,
East Java Province and Surabaya City, as the provincial capital, play pivotal roles in
contributing to Indonesia’s economic growth. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the
economic conditions in East Java and Surabaya as integral parts of the national economic
development.
East Java is one of the largest provinces in Indonesia with a substantial population and
abundant natural resources. Additionally, Surabaya, as the economic hub of East Java, holds a
strategic position as the largest port city in Eastern Indonesia, significantly impacting trade
and industry in the region.
However, despite their immense potential, the economic conditions in East Java and
Surabaya face various challenges and dynamics, such as commodity price fluctuations, the
need for infrastructure improvement, and socio-economic issues like income inequality and
unemployment.
In this context, research on the economic conditions in East Java and Surabaya
becomes relevant to provide a deeper understanding of the factors influencing economic
growth, the policies implemented, and the efforts made to address challenges and leverage
existing potentials.With a comprehensive understanding of the economic conditions in East
Java and Surabaya, it is hoped that better contributions can be made in formulating
sustainable and inclusive economic development policies, both at the regional and national
levels.
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CHAPTER 2
DISCUSSION
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The people of East Java have a strong commitment to virtuous values. This is
expressed in the proverb “Jer Basuki Mawa Beya,” which means that sacrifice is necessary
to achieve happiness. Instructing Javanese people to always work hard in pursuing their
dreams.
“From the expenditure side, the highest growth occurred in the Non-Profit Institutions
Serving Households Consumption Expenditure or PK-LNPRT component, which grew by
10.30 percent,” he said.
Meanwhile, the economy of East Java in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the
fourth quarter of 2022 grew by 4.69 percent. In terms of production, the highest growth
occurred in the Electricity and Gas Provision sector, which grew by 28.70 percent. From the
expenditure side, the highest growth occurred in the Non-Profit Institutions Serving
Households Consumption Expenditure (PK-LNPRT) component, which grew by 16.13
percent.
Furthermore, the economy of East Java in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the
third quarter of 2023 experienced a contraction of 0.89 percent. In terms of production, the
highest growth occurred in the Accommodation and Food Service Activities sector, which
grew by 7.70 percent. From the expenditure side, the highest growth occurred in Government
Consumption Expenditure (P-KP) component, which grew by 9.84 percent.
The economy of East Java in 2023, measured by Gross Regional Domestic Product
(GRDP) at current prices, reached Rp2,953.54 trillion, with a per capita GRDP of 71.12
million rupiah.
2.3 Factors That Influence The Level of Economic Growth in East Java
1. The Effect of Government Expenditures on Economic Growth
Government spending on development will indirectly have an effect on increasing
economic growth. The greater the level of government spending in policies both in
terms of development, improving the quality of education, and so on, the impact will
be on improving the quality of people's living standards. Expenditures made include
improving infrastructure, education, health, and so on.
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2. The Effect of Poverty on Economic Growth
Poverty has a negative influence on economic growth. Poverty has a low effect on a
country's per capita income. The low income of a country will have an impact on the
lack of consumption, production and investment levels in society, resulting in a
decrease in economic growth.
• Unemployment rate
In East Java the unemployment rate has also decreased consistently. Based on data
from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the unemployment rate is at 4.88% or 1.17
million. When compared with previous years such as 2022 at 5.49% and 2021 at
5.74%, unemployment has decreased quite significantly by 0.61% compared to 2022
and 0.86% compared to 2021.
2.6 The provincial government's efforts to enhance economic development in East Java.
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa emphasizes that efforts to improve the
welfare of the community remain the primary focus in the development of East Java Province
in 2023. This particularly pertains to addressing extreme poverty, education and human
resource development, as well as reducing the stunting rate.
This is also in line with the theme and seven priorities of the East Java Provincial
Government’s Work Plan (RKPD) for 2023, which include enhancing and distributing the
quality of human resources and fostering inclusive and sustainable economic transformation
to support regional competitiveness in embracing the era of trade and service industries based
on agriculture.
Governor Khofifah stated that, based on the 2023 RKPD, East Java’s development
priorities are outlined in 7 aspects:
1. First: Revitalizing grassroots economy through increasing value-added in the
secondary sector and tourism.
2. Second: Strengthening connectivity between regions to promote equitable
development outcomes and improve infrastructure services.
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3. Third: Enhancing the quality of education, healthcare, productivity, and
competitiveness of the workforce, as well as poverty alleviation.
4. Fourth: Promoting social care and preserving local cultural values.
5. Fifth: Enhancing food self-sufficiency and managing energy resources.
6. Sixth: Improving disaster resilience and environmental quality.
7. Seventh: Enhancing peace, public order, and improving the quality of public
services for the community in East Java.
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- Household members who work are 1.66
- East Java’s economic growth from 2021 to the third quarter of 2023 was 4.96%
- Combined inflation data from September 2022 to September 2023 was 3.01%.
Taking these factors into consideration, the East Java Provincial Government stated
that the amount of UMP for 2024 is Rp 2,165,244.30. This increase of 6.13% is stated in the
East Java Governor’s Decree Number 188/606/KPTS/013/2023 concerning the East Java
Provincial Minimum Wage for the Year 2024. The amount of UMR in Surabaya for 2024.
Based on East Java Governor’s Decree Number 188/656/KPTS/013/2023 concerning the
Minimum Wage for Districts/Cities in East Java Province for the Year 2024, Surabaya City
still holds the highest UMK (Regional Minimum Wage) in East Java.
The UMR (Regional Minimum Wage) for Surabaya in 2024 reaches Rp 4,725,479.
This amount has increased by Rp 200,000 from the previous year’s UMK, which was Rp
4,525,479, or approximately 4.42%.
The governor’s decision also states that the 2024 UMK for East Java applies to
workers with less than 1 year of employment. If employers have already paid wages
exceeding the latest UMK determination, they are prohibited from reducing or decreasing
wages, or paying wages lower than that amount.
Comparison of UMR in Surabaya with the previous year
• UMR Surabaya in 2022 : The UMR Surabaya in 2022 was set at Rp 4,375,479. There
was a difference of 1.74% or an increase of Rp 75,000 compared to the UMK in 2021.
• UMR Surabaya in 2021 : The UMR Surabaya in 2021 was Rp 4,300,479. This figure
actually increased by Rp 100,000 compared to the UMK in 2020.
• UMR Surabaya in 2020 : Meanwhile, the UMR Surabaya in 2020 reached Rp
4,200,479. This figure experienced an increase of up to Rp 329,426.39 from the UMK
Surabaya in 2019.
• UMR Surabaya in 2019 : UMR Surabaya in 2019 was still below Rp 4 million,
specifically at Rp 3,871,052.81.
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2.9 Surabaya’s Economic Growth Rate
Surabaya - Mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi, said that the economy of the city of
Surabaya throughout 2023 will experience significant growth of more than 5 percent.
"This growth exceeds the East Java economy, and above the national economic
growth average," said Eri Cahyadi, Saturday (09/12/2023). Eri said
That the trigger for the economic growth of the city of Surabaya was more influenced
by the increase in the Human Development Index (HDI), with the indicator being the
emergence of new private universities in Surabaya.
"Then also the influx of foreign and domestic investment, as well as ease of business
licensing are indicators of Surabaya's economic growth throughout 2023," he explained.
According to him, the Surabaya City Government is focused on improving Human
Resources (HR) from various sectors.
"As is known, the calculation we have is that the HDI for the city of Surabaya could
continue to rise but it could also be inferior to other regions," explained Eri. "Surabaya has
many universities, so having universities also increases the HDI of a region," he explained.
2. Harbor
Tanjung Perak is a very important Port in Indonesia, because the port is a center for
collectors and distributors of goods. Several industrial areas such as Margomulyo,
Berbek, SEER are connected to the Tanjung Perak port.
3. Office
Surabaya also has office centers. Offices are spread both in the center and outskirts of
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Surabaya. In the city center, there are the Intiland guest house, BRI Tower, Bumi
Mandiri, and others. Apart from that, office centers are developing rapidly in the West
Surabaya area, office and business areas in Graha Family and the Supermall Pakuwon
shopping center.
2.12 Efforts Made By The Surabaya City Government to To Create Job Opportunities
The Surabaya City Government is committed to continually expanding labor-
intensive programs by creating employment opportunities for low-income families through
the support and empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM). This
aligns with the directive from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo,
instructing every regional leader to increase labor-intensive programs.
Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi stated that these labor-intensive programs aim to
alleviate poverty and assist those who lost their jobs due to Covid-19. He emphasized the
crucial role of UMKM in driving Indonesia’s economy and assured that the city government
would continue to generate employment through labor-intensive programs.
To ensure the ongoing production of Surabaya’s UMKM, Mayor Eri encourages both
the community and Civil Servants of the city government to use UMKM products, such as
shoes, bags, and school uniforms. Additionally, he highlighted that the city government not
only opens job opportunities through UMKM empowerment but also works to enhance the
quality of UMKM products to reach a broader market.
Mayor Eri emphasized the city government’s commitment to support and promote
Surabaya’s UMKM, including assisting in promoting their products to the banking sector,
Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD), and all investors in Surabaya. Despite this, he urged
the youth in Surabaya, especially those from low-income families, not to be passive and
expressed the hope that they would persist in their efforts. The city government remains
dedicated to job opportunities for them.
Furthermore, the Surabaya City Government (Pemkot) also launched the Link and
Match ASSIK (Arek Suroboyo Ready to Work) website-based application at the Surabaya
City Youth Hall on Friday (24/6/2022). Through this application, Surabaya residents can
search for various job vacancies by accessing the Link and Match ASSIK website-based
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application. Companies or industries claim it’s easier to find prospective employees in
Surabaya because applicants don’t need to bring various documents, they only need to fill out
personal data and choose from available job vacancies.
Companies or industries prioritize residents with Surabaya ID cards. Here, the role of
the Surabaya City Government together with stakeholders is crucial in collaborating to
eradicate unemployment and poverty.
Through this application, many companies claim to need skilled, reliable, and
competent workers, especially those who are Surabaya ID cardholders.
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CHAPTER 3
CONCLUSION
The economy of East Java and Surabaya City has shown positive growth in recent
years, driven by various sectors such as industry, trade, and services. Surabaya, as the
provincial capital and the main economic hub, significantly contributes to the overall
economic growth of East Java. The Surabaya City Government has implemented various
measures to improve the welfare of the population, including initiatives such as launching the
Link and Match ASSIK application to reduce unemployment.
Despite progress in economic growth, challenges such as economic disparities
between urban and rural areas and structural unemployment persist and require collaboration
between the government, private sector, and the community.
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