JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung encourages regional-owned enterprises (BUMD) in the DKI Provincial Government environment to expand business expansion and not only rely on the domestic market.
According to Pramono, BUMD Jakarta must start increasing competitiveness and dare to enter a wider market in order to be able to contribute more to the regional economy.
This was conveyed in the BUMD Leaders Forum 2026 entitled "Synergy For Resilience" which was held in the Ancol area, North Jakarta.
"Not being a local player, a home champion, but fighting out there, including Bank Jakarta, Pasar Jaya, Dharma Jaya, and others, and I am sure it will also benefit Jakarta," said Pramono, Friday, April 17.
In addition to the expansion drive, Pramono also reminded BUMD to prepare for global challenges. He alluded to geopolitical uncertainty and the potential impact of the El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to occur from April to September this year.
According to him, this condition must be anticipated through internal strengthening of the company.
"So I also ask them to prepare themselves. Thus, hopefully, the consolidation of BUMD and building a corporate culture that is more open, transparent, and professionally managed," he added.
This forum was also attended by the ranks of commissioners and directors of BUMD, as well as a number of officials from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. In addition to aligning the vision, the meeting also discussed a number of strategic issues related to strengthening the role of BUMD as a pillar of the Jakarta economy.
The Head of the DKI Jakarta BUMD Development Agency (BP) explained that this forum was a continuation of the December 2025 meeting with a focus on improving the competitiveness and health of the company.
In the first quarter of 2026, he said, the signing of credit facilities by Bank Jakarta for three BUMD, namely PT Bank Jakarta, Perumda Dharma Jaya, and Food Station Tjipinang.
In addition, the strengthening of synergy in the guarantee of strategic projects through PT Jamkrida Jakarta, including the optimization of credit guarantees to support BUMD financing, was also discussed.
Another topic that has been highlighted is the optimization of strategic assets as a new source of revenue. Development is directed at property sectors such as hotels, mixed-use housing, and park and ride, to wastewater treatment and food distribution infrastructure.
At the end of the activity, a credit agreement was signed between PAM Jaya and Bank Jakarta as part of strengthening financing synergies.
Through this forum, the DKI Provincial Government hopes that BUMD can transform into a more professional, resilient business entity, and be able to become the main driver of Jakarta's economic growth.
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