BRI Appreciates the Placement of Government SAL Funds, Focuses on Optimizing Productive Financing for National Economic Acceleration

Bank BRI Jakarta/ File. Bank BRI

JAKARTA - PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk welcomes the policy of the Government through the Ministry of Finance which has again allocated more budget balance (SAL) funds to the banks of the State-owned Bank Association (Himbara). This policy is a strategic step in maintaining the adequacy of national banking liquidity while ensuring that the intermediation function continues to run optimally to support national economic growth.

BRI President Director Hery Gunardi expressed his appreciation for the trust that the government through the Ministry of Finance has given to BRI in placing SAL funds. According to him, the synergy between the Ministry of Finance and the banking industry is an important factor in maintaining the stability of the financial system while strengthening the momentum of national economic growth.

"We express our appreciation for the trust given by the government to BRI through the placement of SAL funds. This policy is a positive step to strengthen banking liquidity so that the intermediation capacity in supporting financing of productive sectors that drive the national economy," said Hery.

He added that if the policy is realized, additional liquidity will be optimally utilized while still prioritizing the principle of prudence (prudent banking) and good risk management. The distribution of financing will continue to be selectively directed to productive sectors, including MSMEs which have been the main focus of BRI, taking into account credit quality and real financing needs in the economy.

Additional liquidity has the potential to strengthen the intermediation capacity of banks in supporting national economic growth in accordance with the demand for healthy financing and business prospects of customers in various economic sectors.

Until March 2026, BRI's total bank-only financing was recorded at Rp. 1,358 trillion, the majority of which was channeled to MSMEs and the real sector. In the future, BRI will continue to play an active role in supporting financing of productive sectors that have a multiplier effect on the economy, in line with its mandate as a bank that focuses on empowering MSMEs and national economic growth.

"We will ensure that every disbursement of financing is carried out in a measured manner so that it has a real impact on the economy. BRI's focus is on productive sectors that are able to create jobs, increase productivity, and strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy," added Hery.

To offset the financing, the issuer with the BBRI stock symbol will also continue to increase the acquisition of Third Party Funds (DPK), especially in the cheap funds (CASA) position through the strengthening of the Company's digital ecosystem.

For information, in June 2026 the Government through the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia plans to again place the Budget Surplus Balance (SAL) funds to the banks of the State-Owned Bank Association (Himbara) as part of efforts to maintain the liquidity of the banking system in the midst of economic dynamics. The SAL funds to be placed reach Rp. 400 trillion and will be distributed to five state-owned banks, namely PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI), PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk, PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN), and PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BSI).

"With strong fundamentals and a focus on MSMEs, BRI is optimistic that it can continue to contribute as a key driver of the people's economy while creating added value for the Indonesian people and economy," concluded Hery Gunardi. (ADV)