ATM Construction On Aceh's Outermost Island Becomes A Priority

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BANDA ACEH - President Director of Bank Aceh Muhammad Syah stated that the placement of the Mandiri Cash Platform (ATM) infrastructure in Pulo Aceh District, Aceh Besar District has become one of the priority agendas of Bank Aceh's business plan in 2023.

"The study process and verification have been carried out. God willing, in the near future, ATM operations can be used for people in Pulo Aceh," he said in Banda Aceh as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, June 14.

The statement was made in response to the request of the Acting Regent of Aceh Besar to build an ATM on the outermost island of Aceh Province.

He explained that the presence of ATMs on the island in addition to encouraging economic activity is also a commitment of Bank Aceh in contributing to financial inclusion and literacy, especially in the archipelago.

Currently, Bank Aceh already has 396 ATM Tarik Tunai and Deposit Tarik scattered throughout Aceh, Medan and Jakarta.

"The presence of this ATM will increase the acceleration of financial services for the entire community," he said.

Previously, Acting Regent of Aceh Besar Muhammad Iswanto asked Bank Aceh to immediately build an automated teller machine (ATM) in Pulo Aceh District in an effort to support economic development in the local area.

"People's visits to Pulo Aceh are currently many and the presence of ATMs is very much needed to stimulate the economy in this area," said Acting Regent of Aceh Besar.

He explained that Pulo Aceh District is the front island in Aceh, therefore the presence of ATMs is very much needed as community activities increase, especially tourist visits.

"We have written to the President Director of Bank Aceh to immediately build an ATM in Pulo Aceh because this will support the economy on Breuh Island and Nasi Island," he said.

According to him, locations can be built in areas on the island of Breuh with locations that can be adjusted by banks.

"We have also conveyed to the Acting Governor of Aceh Achmad Marzuki regarding the construction of ATMs in Pulo Aceh," he said.

He is optimistic that the presence of ATMs will make it easier for visitors to transact finances at Pulo Aceh and will have an impact on the community's economy.

The presence of the ATM is also the hope of the people in the archipelago who currently do not have a cash withdrawal machine placed by banks operating in the area.