JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto asked state-owned banks not to pursue profits. In the midst of the large role of the State-Owned Bank Association (Himbara) in the national economy, the government wants the benefits of banking to be felt more by the public, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The message was conveyed by the President when giving directions to the directors and commissioners of Bank Mandiri, BRI, BNI, BSI, and BTN at the Presidential Palace, Thursday (18/6).
Minister of Investment and Industrialization and Head of BPI Danantara Rosan Roeslani said Himbara has a strategic position because it not only serves as a business entity, but also influences the direction of national economic development.
"Banking is not only pursuing in terms of profit, but must be felt by the community in the form of equal opportunities, both for MSMEs, commercial and corporations," said Rosan.
According to Rosan, the President specifically highlighted access to financing for MSMEs. So far, small business groups often face higher credit interest rates than large companies.
In fact, said Rosan, this sector is the closest to the community and is the backbone of economic activity in various regions.
"Small and medium-sized businesses that sometimes get higher interest rates than corporations must be at the same level, even lower," he said.
Rosan emphasized that all government banks must still implement the principle of prudence in distributing credit. However, the existence of Himbara must be felt more by the wider community.
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