To support the development of the micro-industry sector in the region, the Regent of Natuna, Cen Sui Lan, accompanied by the Vice Regent of Natuna, Jarmin, has officially entered into a collaborative agreement with PT Bank Riau Kepri Syariah (Persero). The cooperation was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Banking Services and Margin Subsidy Provision for Micro Business Financing.
The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday morning (12 August) at the Regent’s Office Meeting Room, Jalan Batu Sisir, Bukit Arai. The event was attended by officials from both parties. From the Natuna Regency Government, the Regional Secretary, government assistants, and the Coordinator of the Regent’s Special Staff were present.
From PT Bank Riau Kepri Syariah, attendees included the Head of the Syariah MSME Division, Branch Manager, Chairperson of the Natuna Regional Inflation Control Team (TPPD), as well as branch heads from the Sedanau, Serasan, and Subi outlets.
In her remarks, Regent Cen Sui Lan extended a warm welcome to President Director of PT Bank Riau Kepri Syariah, Helwin Yunus, and his delegation. She emphasized that with the signing of this agreement, the regional government will bear the loan margin (interest) for local MSME actors.
This initiative is intended to provide government-backed support through interest subsidies to help drive the growth of small businesses across the region.
The Regent further noted that the concept of collateralized financing is a sound approach. Collateral, she explained, should not be seen as a burden to borrowers but rather as a measure to reinforce the borrower’s responsibility in managing funds more effectively and in a disciplined manner to grow their businesses. (Prokopim D&S)
RILIS PERS, Number : 0517/PRO_KOPIM/2025
