Promoting regional economic progress, BRI Mulyosari Branch channels Rp64.4 billion in KUR

Jakarta (ANTARA) — BRI Branch Office (BO) Mulyosari in Surabaya, East Java, continues to strengthen its role as the government’s extended hand in mobilising the people’s economy by channeling People’s Business Credit (KUR) amounting to Rp64.4 billion to 214 borrowers up to April 2026. Branch Manager Oky Nugroho of BRI BO Mulyosari said that the majority of KUR disbursements were dominated by the Production Sector, recorded at Rp47.9 billion, or 75.3 percent of total disbursements through April 2026. The Production Sector encompasses trading and other services, which are the backbone of Mulyosari’s local economy. With adequate financing and easier access to capital through KUR, business actors in the Mulyosari area have greater opportunities to expand their capacity, create jobs, and strengthen the region’s economic competitiveness. KUR also represents a tangible manifestation of BRI’s commitment in line with the Government’s Astacita initiative to strengthen the national economic structure through the empowerment of MSMEs, expand employment opportunities, and promote inclusive development. “This is a real effort by BRI to support the local economy in the Mulyosari area through the provision of business financing. We also see considerable potential in Mulyosari in the culinary and health sectors, and BRI undoubtedly has a role to support entrepreneurs with funding as well as capacity-building,” he said. Oky added that BRI’s support is not limited to disbursing funds but also includes empowerment and mentoring of businesses and financial education to help borrowers manage their businesses sustainably. This aligns with BRI’s vision to be a trusted partner in empowering the people’s economy, especially in regions with outstanding potential. “With a strategy focused on productive sectors, the BRI Branch Office Mulyosari is optimistic it can continue to be a driving force for the community’s economy and address the challenges of inclusive development at the local level,” he concluded. “We are committed to continuing to accompany and assist UMKM entrepreneurs, not only with working capital but also through business training and other empowerment programs. We will also continue to educate entrepreneurs to go digital and to utilise online selling platforms to boost business capacity and help them scale up,” he concluded.