Basuki Asked Jamkrida to Channel Credit Aid to UMKM
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T. Purnama asked
PT Penjamin Kredut Daerah (Jamkrida) or Regional Insurer which officially operating on Friday
(8/28) to offer credit to Micro and Small Business Enterprise (UMKM).
I expect, PT Jamkrida can ease business practitioner to get credit access
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He acknowledged
as Jakarta Micro Small and Medium Cooperative Enterprises Department have no any legal protection to
channel fund amounted Rp 400 billion to micro and small business practitioners.
“I
expect, PT Jamkrida can ease business practitioner to get credit access,” he
said when inaugurated PT Jamkrida Jakarta at City Hall.
The Jakarta owned company (BUMD) was established in accordance with Bylaw
No.13/2013.
“We can give you credit amounted Rp 5 million for
one trader as long as there is a guarantee. We have all now we can run it,” he added.
President Director of PT Jamkrida Jakarta,
Chusnul Ma’arif conveyed that his side get an initial capital for Rp 400
billion. The majority of capital owned by City Administration amounted Rp 95
percent and the rest of it owned by PD Pasar Jaya.
“The composition of share ownership shows that
City Administration take sides on guidance, development and growth in capital,”
he expressed.