Pegadaian Supports GENCARKAN 2026 on the Malaysia Border

PT Pegadaian (Persero), together with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), Bank Indonesia (BI), and the Nunukan Regency Government, is collaborating to hold the 2026 National Financial Literacy Movement (GENCARKAN) in Nunukan Regency and Sebatik Island, North Kalimantan, on 22–23 June 2026. Deputy Business Manager of PT Pegadaian Tarakan Area, Feri Andika Pelawi, stated that Pegadaian’s involvement reflects the company’s commitment to providing inclusive financial education and access to services up to the border with Malaysia. “As part of the national financial ecosystem, Pegadaian has a responsibility to improve public financial literacy and inclusion, including in border areas such as Sebatik and Nunukan,” Feri said in a written statement received in Tarakan on Wednesday. He added that through GENCARKAN, the aim is to ensure the public has a good understanding of financial management, safe investment, and the use of formal financial products and services to improve their welfare. Rinaldi Lubis, Regional Head of PT Pegadaian Regional Office IV Balikpapan, appreciated the collaboration between OJK, BI, the local government, and all financial services industry players in making the programme a success. “Border areas have a strategic role as Indonesia’s front porch. Therefore, improving financial literacy and inclusion in the 3T regions is crucial so that communities become more empowered and protected from illegal financial risks,” said Rinaldi. He added that this would also enable them to utilise formal financial services to support family and regional economic growth, and that Pegadaian will continue to support financial education programmes that provide tangible benefits to the community. Through the GENCARKAN Nunukan-Sebatik 2026 event, it is hoped that more people will understand the importance of financial planning and responsible investment, and be able to use various financial products and services safely and wisely. The event also serves as a momentum to strengthen collaboration among all stakeholders in building a financially savvy society, especially in Indonesia’s border areas. Carrying the theme “Border Communities Financially Savvy”, the activity also marks the Kick-Off of North Kalimantan Province’s Financial Literacy Month 2026, aimed at improving financial literacy and inclusion, particularly in the 3T regions. Sebatik Island was chosen as the location because it is one of Indonesia’s outermost islands, directly bordering Malaysia, and is a nationally strategic area requiring special attention in strengthening public financial literacy and access. The series of GENCARKAN activities includes financial education for the Sebatik Island community attended by around 200 participants, Training of Trainers for Indonesian migrant workers in Nunukan Regency, and a public lecture on financial literacy for students of Nunukan State Polytechnic. This event is a tangible manifestation of synergy between regulators, the financial services industry, local government, and various stakeholders in enhancing public understanding of wise financial management while strengthening consumer protection.