President Prabowo Instructs Himbara Banks to Boost Public Benefits, Not Just Profits

President Prabowo Subianto leads a meeting with the board of commissioners and directors of Himbara on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

President Prabowo Subianto Thursday (06/18) met with the board of commissioners and directors of the State-Owned Banks Association (Himbara) at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, where he underlined the strategic role of Himbara banks in supporting national economic growth.

In a statement after the meeting, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) who also serves as CEO of Danantara Rosan Roeslani noted that the combined market capitalization of all Himbara banks could reach around Rp1,100 trillion.

He said this would account for roughly 10 percent of the total value of all publicly listed national companies in Indonesia.

“The value of the banks that are members of Himbara is roughly comparable. We see that Bank Mandiri is worth around Rp450 trillion based on its stock market capitalization, BRI is slightly above Rp450 trillion, and BNI is around Rp200 trillion, plus BSI and BTN. Taken together, their value is about Rp1,100 trillion, or around 10 percent of the total capital market value of Indonesian companies,” he said.

Seeing this potential, Rosan relayed President Prabowo’s directive that Himbara banks should not be viewed solely as business entities, but also as institutions that actively deliver benefits to the wider community. He also said this includes ensuring equal access and opportunities for all segments of society, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

“Banks should not only seek profit, but also ensure a real presence for society by providing support, fairness, and opportunities for all segments, from MSMEs to commercial businesses and corporations,” Rosan explained.

Rosan also underlined that Himbara banks have a vital role in supporting government programs. At the same time, he stressed that in carrying out their mandates and business activities, they must consistently uphold prudence and professionalism.

“The most important thing is that everything must be carried out based on prudent, professional principles, and that the presence of Himbara is truly felt by all Indonesians, who are given equal opportunities,” he said.

Rosan also noted that the recent decline in global oil prices is expected to generate positive sentiment for the national economy. “Oil prices have reportedly fallen below USD80, and we hope this will help create a more positive outlook for our economy,” he explained.

Rosan also emphasized that the Indonesian economy must become more self-reliant. In this context, he underlined that the role of banks—particularly the Himbara banks—is crucial in supporting and strengthening the nation’s economic foundations.

“Most importantly, our economy must become self-sufficient—able to stand on its own two feet—with support and assistance from the banking sector, especially the Himbara banks,” he concluded. (EP/TM) (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)