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        "id": 1671286,
        "msgid": "bri-responds-to-governments-plan-to-take-over-pnm-affirms-direction-of-msme-financing-1775897445",
        "date": "2026-04-11 15:05:00",
        "title": "BRI Responds to Government's Plan to Take Over PNM, Affirms Direction of MSME Financing",
        "author": "Ahmad Fikri Noor",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Banking",
        "summary": "PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has expressed its unwavering commitment to sustaining financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) amid the government's plan to take over PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM). BRI's Corporate Secretary, Dhanny, highlighted the crucial role of MSMEs in national economic growth and voiced optimism about government initiatives to foster a more directed financing ecosystem, building on existing synergies within the Ultra Micro Holding. This collaboration has already enabled 1.4 million customers to graduate from the ultra-micro segment in 2025, underscoring the importance of such efforts in promoting financial inclusion and prudent operations.",
        "content": "<p>PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has spoken out regarding the\ngovernment\u2019s plan to take over PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM). The\ncompany assures its commitment to maintaining the sustainability of\nfinancing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). BRI\u2019s\nCorporate Secretary, Dhanny, stated that MSMEs have long been the\nbackbone of national economic growth. Therefore, support for this sector\nis deemed to continue to be strengthened in line with the government\u2019s\nsteps to build a more directed financing ecosystem. \u201cMSMEs play a very\nimportant role in the economic journey of this country. We are\noptimistic that the government will continue to encourage MSMEs to grow\nsustainably,\u201d he said to reporters, quoted Saturday (11\/4\/2026). He\nemphasised that BRI in principle fully supports the government\u2019s\npolicies and strategic steps in strengthening MSME financing. According\nto him, this strengthening is important to encourage a people\u2019s economy\nwhile expanding financial inclusion. To date, BRI together with PNM,\nwhich is part of the Ultra Micro (UMi) Holding, has carried out\nsynergies in expanding financing access to the ultra-micro segment. This\ncollaboration not only opens access to capital but also enhances public\nfinancial literacy. The results are evident from the achievements\nthroughout 2025, with 1.4 million customers successfully graduating from\nthe ultra-micro segment. This figure grew by 11.82 percent annually,\nreflecting the strengthening of community economic empowerment. Amid\nevolving policy dynamics, Dhanny emphasised that BRI will continue to\nmonitor directions from regulators and controlling shareholders. The\ncompany also ensures that operations continue to run cautiously,\nprioritising good governance principles and strong risk management. \u201cWe\nwill follow the regulator\u2019s directions and ensure operations remain\nprudent in accordance with good governance principles,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bri-responds-to-governments-plan-to-take-over-pnm-affirms-direction-of-msme-financing-1775897445",
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