Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara Bank) held a General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) in Jakarta. Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Erick Thohir stated that the meeting aimed to improve efficiency in managing state-owned banks.
“Through this agenda for BRI, Bank Mandiri, BNI, and BTN, we will continue to drive Himbara banks’ performance and transparency, ensuring that government programs can be effectively accelerated,” Minister Erick said.
He emphasized that the meeting was focused on maximizing support for the upcoming government programs under President-elect Prabowo Subianto and strengthening the national economy amid global uncertainties.
According to Erick, factors such as financial market volatility, geopolitical conflicts, and economic slowdowns in various countries pose challenges. However, he remains optimistic about economic growth, particularly in developing nations.
“We hope this GMS will have a positive impact. We’ve seen a strong market response following previous meetings between Himbara banks and public shareholders. The stock prices of these state-owned banks have shown significant improvement,” he stated.
Furthermore, Erick explained that maintaining government representatives in Himbara’s shareholder structure is essential for ensuring program implementation and transparency.
“For instance, BRI has a representative from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, while BTN includes representatives from the housing sector. This alignment is meant to enhance synergy, while regulatory oversight remains a priority through institutions such as the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia,” Minister of SOE Erick concluded.
