DPD Hopes Danantara Collaborates With OJK And BI

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JAKARTA - Chairman of Committee IV DPD RI, Ahmad Nawardi, hopes that the Anagata Nusantara Power Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) will collaborate with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia to reduce negative reactions that appear in the community.

"The lack of collaboration between BPI Danantara and financial authorities can create various speculations and concerns in the community. Therefore, we encourage that every policy related to the financial and economic sector be carried out transparently and involve various stakeholders," he said in a written statement, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, February 25.

Nawardi emphasized the importance of professional management of State-Owned General Board (BUMN) assets, while still establishing synergies and consulting with financial authorities.

According to him, the close collaboration between BPI Danantara and OJK-BI will ensure that the policies taken really strengthen the economic and financial system, and provide tangible benefits for the community.

"I hope BPI Danantara can be more careful in taking strategic steps. Not only in coordination and consultation, but also in building solid collaboration with financial authorities," he said.

In addition, Nawardi emphasized the importance of strict supervision of BPI Danantara, by involving independent and professional bodies.

This aims to ensure President Prabowo's commitment to fighting corruption and taking firm action against perpetrators of violations in the management of Danantara's investment.

"Strong supervision will support the realization of President Prabowo's great ideals in making Danantara the largest investment agency in the world that can improve people's welfare in the coming years," said the senator from the East Java electoral district.

The existence of BPI Danantara marks changes in the asset management of seven State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) which were previously under the ministry, now switching to BPI Danantara.

With assets managed reaching 900 billion US dollars or around Rp. 14,710 trillion in Asset Under Management (AUM), as well as investment needs reaching tens of billions of dollars, Danantara is expected to be able to make a big leap in the management of state-owned assets.

Furthermore, he is optimistic that Danantara will become a strategic investment institution, and even have the potential to be the largest in the world. In addition, this agency is also expected to become an inclusive driving force for the regional economy.