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        "id": 1722271,
        "msgid": "maybank-indonesia-attracts-middle-eastern-investors-to-develop-major-projects-in-indonesia-1778183899",
        "date": "2026-05-06 20:32:00",
        "title": "Maybank Indonesia Attracts Middle Eastern Investors to Develop Major Projects in Indonesia",
        "author": "Sakina Rakhma Diah Setiawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Banking",
        "summary": "PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk is leveraging its global banking network to attract investors from the Middle East to undertake significant projects in Indonesia, as part of its strategy to bolster the national Islamic economy. The bank aims to position itself as a key driver of Indonesia's economy beyond niche markets, with a focus on digital-based Islamic financial projects. This initiative aligns with Maybank's preparations for spinning off its Sharia Business Unit in compliance with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) regulations, while launching the digital platform Amanah Pro to support Hajj and Umrah financial needs and expand the Sharia ecosystem.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA - PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk, through its global banking\nnetwork, will bring in investors from the Middle East region to develop\nseveral projects in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Romy H. Buchari, Director of the Sharia Business Unit (UUS) at\nMaybank Indonesia, stated that as part of the Malayan Banking Berhad\n(Maybank) group, the company has connectivity with an international\nbanking network.<\/p>\n<p>This provides an advantage in attracting foreign investors to enter\nthe country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Global Banking team, our corporate team, is bringing in\ninvestors based in the Middle East to carry out new projects here. So\nit\u2019s already underway. And we\u2019re talking about major projects,\u201d he said\nduring the launch of Amanah Pro in Jakarta on Wednesday (6\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Romy stated that this is part of the company\u2019s strategy to strengthen\nits role as a bridge for global investment while also promoting the\ngrowth of the national Sharia economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to be the engine or main driver for Indonesia\u2019s economy. Not\njust a niche market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is hoped that these foreign investors can be partnered\nwith to work on digital-based Sharia financial projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am not at liberty to mention it now, but when the time comes, we\nwill announce it,\u201d Romy said.<\/p>\n<p>This effort also intersects with Maybank Indonesia\u2019s strategy to\nstrengthen its Sharia business, which is preparing to carry out the\nseparation (spin-off) of the UUS in accordance with the Financial\nServices Authority (OJK) regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Romy revealed that the new entity resulting from the spin-off will\nrely on digital strengths to compete in the increasingly competitive\nbanking industry.<\/p>\n<p>On this day, Maybank Indonesia has launched the Amanah Pro digital\nplatform to serve the financial needs of customers during Hajj and Umrah\npilgrimages.<\/p>\n<p>This platform is prepared to become one of the business foundations\nas well as a channel to expand the Sharia ecosystem.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/maybank-indonesia-attracts-middle-eastern-investors-to-develop-major-projects-in-indonesia-1778183899",
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