IDNtribune.com, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced plans to inject around Rp20 trillion in liquidity into two regional banks—Bank DKI Jakarta and Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Timur (Bank Jatim)—in the near future.
The move follows the government’s recent liquidity injection of Rp200 trillion into five state-owned banks using state treasury funds.
“I’ve placed Rp200 trillion in Himbara (state-owned banks). So, why not add several tens of trillions to Bank Jakarta? We’ll implement a similar strategy for Bank Jakarta and possibly another bank in East Java,” Purbaya stated after meeting with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung at City Hall on Tuesday (October 7, 2025).
Speaking separately at the Ministry of Finance office in Jakarta, Purbaya elaborated on the funding scheme, saying, “The specific liquidity figure will range between Rp5 trillion and Rp10 trillion per bank. So, if there are two banks, that makes Rp10 trillion to Rp20 trillion in total.”
Purbaya emphasized that he was not concerned about the injected funds remaining idle, citing strong loan demand and solid financial performance at both regional banks. “Jakarta’s financial position is strong, and so is East Java’s. I see robust demand and good capability from both institutions,” he said.
In a separate statement, East Java Deputy Governor Emil Elestianto Dardak confirmed the plan, noting that Purbaya had previously conveyed it during his recent visit to the province. “We’re waiting for the finalization,” Emil said after meeting Purbaya at the Finance Ministry headquarters. “A team from the regional secretariat and Bank Jatim’s CEO will soon discuss the details with the relevant director-general at the ministry.”
Emil added that Bank Jatim currently demonstrates strong banking performance, both in terms of profitability and financial soundness. “Bank Jatim is among the regional development banks with solid financial indicators and consistent profit growth. Hopefully, this will further stimulate the regional economy,” he concluded.
