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        "id": 1699054,
        "msgid": "issue-of-himbara-funds-for-mbg-circulates-ojk-assures-no-coercion-1777045953",
        "date": "2026-04-24 19:04:43",
        "title": "Issue of Himbara Funds for MBG Circulates, OJK Assures No Coercion",
        "author": "Teuku Muhammad Valdy Arief",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has addressed social media claims suggesting that deposits in state-owned banks (Himbara) might be forcibly used to fund the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, amid concerns over dwindling state cash reserves. OJK spokesperson Dian emphasised that neither the government nor the regulator would compel banks to extend credit for priority programmes, as lending decisions remain a commercial matter for each bank while adhering to regulatory guidelines. While OJK is developing new rules on Bank Business Plans to encourage support for national priorities, it stressed that no coercion is permitted, urging the public to ignore irresponsible rumours.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has\nresponded to a narrative circulating on social media urging the public\nto be wary of funds in banks that are members of the State-Owned Banks\nAssociation (Himbara). The narrative was posted by the Instagram account\n<span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"kementrian\">@kementrian<\/span>**********. The post claimed\nthat funds in Himbara banks could potentially be used to finance the\nFree Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The account also mentioned the\nstate coffers\u2019 condition, stating that the Budget Surplus (SAL) was left\nwith Rp 120 trillion from the previous Rp 420 trillion. \u201cThe remaining\nstate cash is only Rp 120 trillion, those saving money in Himbara banks\nneed to be vigilant, don\u2019t let our savings be used for MBG!\u201d wrote the\naccount. \u201cIt is impossible for the government or OJK to force banks to\nchannel credit to the government\u2019s priority programmes,\u201d said Dian to\nKompas.com on Friday (24\/4\/2026). Funds managed by banks mostly come\nfrom public deposits. Credit disbursement decisions are in the business\ndomain of each bank. Banks still follow regulator provisions. OJK is\npreparing new regulations related to the Bank Business Plan (RBB) to\nencourage banking to support priority programmes. \u201cBut there must be no\ncoercion,\u201d she stressed. Dian assessed that the policy also opens\nopportunities for banks to increase credit disbursement. Disbursement\nmust still consider business aspects and risk management. \u201cThe public\nshould not be provoked by irresponsible issues,\u201d she advised.<\/p>",
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