Bali, 22 May 2024 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) is committed to continue supporting the halal economy in Indonesia by reorganizing the Halal Certification Workshop for MSMEs in Kuta, Bali, on Tuesday (21/5). Participated by 100 MSMEs, this activity aims to support improving the quality of MSME products so that they have higher competitiveness in the future.
On this occasion, BCA also distributed people's business loans (KUR) worth Rp 101 million to coffee shop entrepreneurs. The KUR was symbolically handed over by Head of Business Development Region IV Soeherdiyanto Budi Krisnandono to debtor Lamriah Ester Febrianti.
EVP Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility BCA Hera F. Haryn stated, “Empowering MSMEs has always been BCA's main focus. We also realize that MSMEs play an important role in national economic growth. Through the 2024 Halal Certification Workshop program, BCA is committed to supporting the development of MSME businesses by providing access and understanding of halal certification in the self-declared category. We always hope that MSME players can take advantage of this opportunity to improve product quality and business scale.”
In the 2024 BCA's MSME Halal Certification Workshop, the company provides support in the form of halal certification fees to MSME actors. Participants of the BCA 2024 MSME Halal Certificate Workshop also have the opportunity to get several attractive offers, such as online account opening, online BCA Credit Card opening, activation of payment methods via QRIS, business financing facilities (KUR), and other consumptive products.
Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest muslim population in the world. This is why halal-certified products are in high demand among Indonesians. Based on a survey by the Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, the average turnover of businesses increased by 8.5% after obtaining a halal certificate. In line with this, BCA is committed to continuing the MSME halal certification program.
Recently, BCA also held Halal Certification Workshop program in Makassar on Monday (13/5) and will continue throughout Indonesia, focusing on acquisition by issuing halal certificates to 2,000
Indonesian MSMEs this year. For information, BCA also conducted halal certification training in 2023 and assisted in issuing 1,000 halal certificates for MSMEs attended by mostly women spread across 10 cities/regencies in nine provinces throughout Indonesia. This effort placed BCA in second place nationally as the institution with the most halal certificate quotas in 2023.
BCA's support for MSMEs is also carried out in the financing sector, as reflected in BCA's MSME segment lending which grew by 13,5% YoY, reaching Rp110,4 trillion as of March 2024. BCA provides promo lending rates for commercial debtors and MSME engaged in Environmentally Sound Business Activities to continue encouraging lending to this sector.
“Halal certification is an inevitable requirement for products in Indonesia. Through this activity, BCA hopes to help MSMEs improve the quality and competitiveness of their products to stimulate sales growth,” Hera concluded.
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BCA Strengthens Commitment to Support Halal Economy - BCA Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn delivers remarks at the BCA's MSME Halal Certification Workshop in Kuta, Bali, on Tuesday (21/5). BCA realizes that halal certification is an inevitable requirement for products in Indonesia. Through this activity, BCA hopes to help MSMEs improve the quality and competitiveness of their products to stimulate sales growth.
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BCA's MSME Halal Certification Workshop in Bali Attended by 100 MSMEs - BCA Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn (front row, fifth from right), Head of BCA Region IV Office Harijanto (front row, third from right), Head of Bali Provincial Industry and Trade Office I Wayan Jarta (front row, fourth from right), Head of Bali Provincial SME Cooperative Office Wayan Ekadina (front row, second from right), and BCA management pose for a photo with participants of the BCA's MSME Halal Certification Workshop in Bali. BCA is committed to always supporting quality improvement of MSME products so that they have higher competitiveness in the future.
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BCA supports MSMEs through Halal Certification Workshop - In 2023, BCA will also conduct halal certification training and assist in issuing 1,000 halal certificates for MSMEs. This effort places BCA in second place nationally as the institution with the most halal certificate quota in 2023. BCA remains committed to continuing the MSME halal certification program. This year, BCA focused on acquisition by issuing halal certificates to 2,000 Indonesian MSMEs.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (As of 31 March 2024)
BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. By the end of March 2024, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 38 million customer accounts, processing around 90 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,258 branches, 19,055 ATMs as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, putting people first, and making a positive impact on society at large. With around 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy
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