BRI Responds to Government's Plan to Take Over PNM, Affirms Direction of MSME Financing

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has spoken out regarding the government’s plan to take over PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM). The company assures its commitment to maintaining the sustainability of financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). BRI’s Corporate Secretary, Dhanny, stated that MSMEs have long been the backbone of national economic growth. Therefore, support for this sector is deemed to continue to be strengthened in line with the government’s steps to build a more directed financing ecosystem. “MSMEs play a very important role in the economic journey of this country. We are optimistic that the government will continue to encourage MSMEs to grow sustainably,” he said to reporters, quoted Saturday (11/4/2026). He emphasised that BRI in principle fully supports the government’s policies and strategic steps in strengthening MSME financing. According to him, this strengthening is important to encourage a people’s economy while expanding financial inclusion. To date, BRI together with PNM, which is part of the Ultra Micro (UMi) Holding, has carried out synergies in expanding financing access to the ultra-micro segment. This collaboration not only opens access to capital but also enhances public financial literacy. The results are evident from the achievements throughout 2025, with 1.4 million customers successfully graduating from the ultra-micro segment. This figure grew by 11.82 percent annually, reflecting the strengthening of community economic empowerment. Amid evolving policy dynamics, Dhanny emphasised that BRI will continue to monitor directions from regulators and controlling shareholders. The company also ensures that operations continue to run cautiously, prioritising good governance principles and strong risk management. “We will follow the regulator’s directions and ensure operations remain prudent in accordance with good governance principles,” he said.