Gurindam Awards: Bank Indonesia Encourages Kepri Economic Growth Post PTBI 2025

The highly anticipated Bank Indonesia Annual Meeting (PTBI) 2025 unfolded simultaneously across the nation, with all Bank Indonesia representative offices, including the Bank Indonesia Provincial Office of Riau Islands (BI Kepri), participating via live streaming from Jakarta. In a complementary event, BI Kepri hosted a joint viewing and a series of engaging activities at the Wyndham Panbil Hotel in Batam on the evening of Friday, November 28, 2025.

This significant national momentum was spearheaded by President Prabowo Subianto at the Graha Bhasvara Icchana, Bank Indonesia Headquarters. The PTBI 2025 adopted the impactful theme, ‘Resilient and Independent: Synergy Driving Higher and More Sustainable Economic Growth.’ This theme underscored the critical importance of robust cross-sector collaboration to not only maintain economic stability but also to fortify Indonesia’s resilience against global fluctuations and uncertainties.

In his address, President Prabowo Subianto extended his profound appreciation to Bank Indonesia and all economic stakeholders, both at central and regional levels, for their unwavering efforts in safeguarding the nation’s economic consistency and resilience. He warmly endorsed the chosen theme, stating, “I wholeheartedly welcome this year’s chosen theme. I feel it is extremely apt and aligns perfectly with the monumental endeavors we are currently undertaking.” This sentiment was echoed by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, who painted an optimistic picture for the national economy in 2026. Airlangga highlighted sustained inflation control, accelerated government spending, and significant advancements in regional digitalization, all contributing to a positive economic recovery outlook.

However, providing a nuanced perspective, Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo cautioned that the global economy until 2027 remains shadowed by considerable uncertainty. He pointed to major challenges such as the rise of protectionist policies in large nations, a slowdown in global growth, and the uncontrolled proliferation of crypto assets, which pose a potential threat to financial system stability. Despite these global headwinds, Perry Warjiyo confidently asserted that Indonesia’s economy remains remarkably resilient and is poised for even higher growth, bolstered by strong household consumption, robust investment, sustained exports, healthy foreign exchange reserves, expanding credit growth, and accelerated digital economic transformation.

Amidst this high-level policy forum, the spirit of regional synergy also garnered significant attention. Following their participation in the national event via live streaming, BI Kepri seamlessly transitioned into a series of local activities in Batam, reinforcing the importance of localized efforts in the broader national economic strategy.

A highlight of BI Kepri’s local agenda was the inaugural Gurindam Awards 2025. These prestigious awards were bestowed upon eight institutions and companies recognized for their substantial contributions to maintaining economic stability in the Riau Islands province throughout the year. As emphasized by Deputy Head of BI Kepri Representative, Ardhienus, “This synergy must not merely remain a jargon. Through the Gurindam Awards, we honor institutions that have genuinely collaborated with us in safeguarding stability and fostering economic growth in Kepri.” He further elaborated that Kepri, as an archipelagic region heavily reliant on its industrial, trade, and tourism sectors, critically requires robust cross-sector collaboration to remain resilient in the face of global uncertainties.

The distinguished recipients of the Gurindam Awards included Kodaeral IV Batam, UPT Trans Batam, Kelompok Petani Muda Natuna, Kenara, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (UMRAH), PT Sat Nusapersada Tbk, Biro Perekonomian dan Pembangunan Provinsi Kepri, and Badan Perencanaan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Provinsi Kepri. Ardhienus affirmed that these accolades serve as tangible proof that synergy at the regional level plays a pivotal role in bolstering national economic resilience. He commended all awardees for demonstrating consistent, concrete efforts in areas such as inflation control, payment system stability, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) strengthening, and the deepening of the digital economy. Among the honorees, Abidin Hasibuan, President Director of PT Sat Nusapersada Tbk, expressed that this recognition from Bank Indonesia serves as a powerful motivator for businesses to continue contributing to the economy. He also voiced a positive reception for the new government’s policy directions, which he believes are increasingly streamlining the investment climate.

The PTBI 2025 events, both in Jakarta and Batam, culminated with a powerful overarching message: the synergy between the government, Bank Indonesia, the business sector, and society must be continuously strengthened to maintain stability and ensure that all economic growth is experienced inclusively. From the central government to the regions, the policy direction is unequivocally clear: Indonesia aspires to stand as a resilient, independent, and robust nation, well-equipped to navigate and overcome evolving global challenges.