Parliament Urges Bank Sumut to Boost Regional Own-Source Revenue
Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR) conducted a working visit to PT Bank Sumut (Perseroda).
The visit was attended by Deputy Interior Minister Bima Arya, North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Firsal Ferial Mutyara, President Director Heru Mardiansyah, Compliance Director Eksir, IT and Operations Director Sandhy Sofian, and various regional heads.
The Chairman of the Commission II DPR Team, Bahtra Banong, stated that Bank Sumut is a strategic regional-owned enterprise (BUMD) with a vital role in strengthening the regional economy’s foundation, particularly through contributions to Own-Source Regional Revenue (PAD) and financing of productive sectors.
“With increasingly good governance, we are optimistic that Bank Sumut will continue to increase its contributions, both in driving economic growth and expanding financial access for the community,” Bahtra said at Bank Sumut’s head office in Medan on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
As a regional development bank, Bank Sumut is not only oriented towards business performance but also functions as a catalyst for development. “There are several challenges, including governance, internal controls, and performance. Some issues, such as credit management, are also a concern. We emphasise that the community should truly feel the benefits for the sustainability of the economy below,” he revealed.
Bima Arya emphasised the importance of prioritising the middle to lower classes, good financial management, and effective governance as benchmarks for strengthening BUMDs across regions. He revealed that the central government, together with the DPR, is preparing a new governance model through the BUMD Law.
First, separation between financial functions and public services. Second, separation of the regional government’s roles as regulator and capital owner. Third, more flexible access to capital and asset management, not too rigid and stiff. All of this leads to more accountable governance and financial management.
“Bank Sumut must become the locomotive of the regional economy. With strong governance and sustainable transformation, BUMDs can become effective instruments in improving community welfare,” he said.
Bobby Nasution appreciated Bank Sumut’s consistent and solid performance. He affirmed that Bank Sumut has a key role in supporting the regional development agenda, including strengthening the economy based on local potential. “We encourage it to continue advancing, expanding innovation, and strengthening contributions to economic growth,” Bobby stated.
Bank Sumut has so far run in line with government programmes. Although its position is still below BPDs in West Java, East Java, Central Java, and DKI Jakarta, compared to other Sumatra regions, its performance is still considered better. Therefore, Bobby hopes that the presence of legislators brings fresh wind for improving the governance and performance of the BUMD.
“This certainly becomes a strength as well as an important note so that Bank Sumut can increase dividends and become an independent company. With increased deposit interest rates, like larger BPDs or state-owned banks with much stronger finances. The tendency is that BPDs rely more on regional governments to survive and obtain dividends. We convey that North Sumatra as a large province with 33 regencies and cities has fiscal strength potential,” Bobby said.
Meanwhile, Bank Sumut President Director Heru Mardiansyah explained that the company’s performance in recent years has shown positive and sustainable trends. Asset growth exceeds the regional banking average, increases in third-party funds, and credit expansion to productive sectors are strong indicators of growing public trust.
“Bank Sumut continues to strengthen its role as a regional development agent. We focus on financing sectors that drive real economic growth, especially MSMEs and regional flagship sectors,” Heru said.
Bank Sumut’s transformation, Heru continued, is accelerated through service digitalisation, strengthening human resource quality, and product innovation relevant to community and regional government needs. With the spirit of “Change, Grow, and Excel,” Bank Sumut is committed to continuing as the engine of North Sumatra’s economy, providing inclusive financial services, encouraging regional independence, and creating added value for all stakeholders.