Support The Empowerment Of MSMEs And Street Vendors, Bank Jakarta Collaborates With The Struggle APKLI

JAKARTA - Bank Jakarta is in a strategic collaboration with the Indonesian Street Vendors Association (APKLI) of Struggle, led by Dr Ali Mahsun M Biomed, as General Chair. This collaboration aims to expand access to financial services to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially street vendors who are the backbone of the populist economy in Jakarta.

This collaboration marks the commitment of both parties to encourage more massive and sustainable financial inclusion, through the use of superior Bank Jakarta products and services. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung, who also provides support for this collaboration, stated that strengthening the people's economy through markets and small business actors must be a priority for the development of Jakarta.

"The point is how the life of street vendors is getting better. Satpol PP is not being chased, can trade safely, can criticize their children. And the most important thing is that their lives get better," said Pramono at Santa Market, South Jakarta, Tuesday, July 22.

He also emphasized the importance of the role of the people's market in national economic development.

"One of the other heart that must be moved is the people's market. And that is the main pulse of our economy," he said.

President Director of Bank Jakarta, Agus H. Widodo, said that this collaboration is in line with Bank Jakarta's vision as an inclusive and proactive financial institution in supporting the empowerment of the people's economy.

"We welcome the cooperation with the APPLI Perjuangan. This is part of Bank Jakarta's commitment to provide affordable, relevant, and empowering financial services, especially for informal sector business actors," said Agus.

The scope of cooperation to be carried out includes the use of Cash Management System services, including financial management and payment transactions; opening of deposit products such as savings, demand deposits, and deposits; provision of micro, small and medium financing facilities, as well as access to other banking products in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.

In addition, cooperation also includes institutional promotion programs through various media, exhibition activities, product socialization, information collaboration, and the development of other forms of cooperation that will be agreed upon according to the needs of both parties.

The General Chairperson of the APPLI Perjuangan, Dr. Ali Mahsun M Biomed, expressed his appreciation for Bank Jakarta's progressive steps in embracing the community of small business actors.

The people's market is an economic system that grows independently in the interaction of people's social lives. This is a cultural heritage and economic strength that involves no less than 17 million people's economic actors in this country," said Dr. Ali Mahsun.

Meanwhile, Bank Jakarta Corporate Secretary, Arie Renaldi, added that this collaboration is expected to strengthen the role of Bank Jakarta as a strategic partner of the Jakarta MSMEs, as well as expand financial literacy for the small business community.

"We believe that Jakarta's economic success starts from empowering small business actors. Through synergies with the APPLI Perjuangan, we want to be closer to real needs in the field and be part of a direct impact solution," said Arie.

Through this collaboration, Bank Jakarta and APKLI Perjuangan agreed to build a mutually beneficial support system, encourage the financial independence of members, and accelerate digital transformation in the business activities of street vendors in Jakarta.