Maintain Public Trust, DPR Requests that the Alleged Failure to Pay DSI Case be Resolved Immediately
Member of Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives, PKS Faction, Anis Byarwati, highlighted the serious allegations of default that occurred on the Indonesian Sharia Fund (DSI) platform. He asked that the case be resolved immediately, because it jeopardizes the integrity of the principles of sharia in the financial services industry.
Anis explained that sharia-based fintech is not only subject to financial regulatory provisions, but also carries a higher moral and ethical responsibility. According to him, the principles of justice ('adl), trust, transparency (shidq), and protection of the weak are the main foundations in sharia financial transactions.
He also emphasized that when community funds are held for a long time without clear settlement certainty, the problem that arises is not only a business risk, but also potential moral hazard and moral hazard that must be carefully considered.
"The sharia label is not just an identity, but a moral commitment. When public funds are not managed and returned responsibly, then what is at stake is not only public trust, but also the credibility of the sharia financial system itself," Anis told reporters in Jakarta, Saturday, January 3.
Anis encouraged DSI to show good faith and full responsibility through concrete steps. Among them by presenting the company's condition publicly, a measurable plan to settle obligations, and honest and ongoing communication with funders.
"The lack of clarity of information and the delay in settlement risks creating a perception of moral hazard that can damage confidence in the wider Sharia fintech industry," he said.
On the other hand, Anie assessed that the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has a strategic role in ensuring that Sharia principles do not stop at the aspect of the contract, but are truly reflected in the practice of fund management and consumer protection. According to him, consistent supervision and enforcement of good governance are needed so that the Sharia financial ecosystem grows healthily and sustainably.
"The role of the OJK is very important to ensure that the principles of syariah do not stop at the contract, but are truly reflected in the practice of fund management and protection for fund providers," said Anis.
Anies hopes that the development of the Indonesian Sharia Fund case will be a momentum for a joint evaluation to strengthen ethical standards, governance, and risk management in the sharia fintech industry.
"I hope that the DSI case can be resolved constructively so that the rights of the public are fulfilled, the principles of sharia are maintained, and public confidence in national sharia finance remains strong," he concluded.