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Indonesia promotes Sharia economy and digital payments through regional initiatives
Across various regions in Indonesia, initiatives are underway to promote Sharia-compliant economic growth and digital financial literacy through the National QRIS Week (PQN) 2026.
In Situbondo, Bank Indonesia Jember and the local government organized the SAMARA 2026 event. This initiative focuses on accelerating the halal ecosystem by involving Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), youth, and MSMEs. The program aims to position Indonesia as a global halal hub through integrated efforts in literacy, digitalization, and market access. This event serves as a precursor to the FESyar Jawa 2026 festival in Surabaya.
In Riau, Bank Riau Kepri Syariah is supporting the Festival Pacu Jalur 2026 by providing digital payment facilities via QRIS for local MSME vendors. The bank's involvement aims to facilitate easier transactions for tourists and promote the digitalization of local businesses.
In North Sumatra, Bank Indonesia launched the MaxRide Go Digital program as part of the Medan DigiFest. The program offers discounted Bajaj MaxRide trips via QRIS and includes financial literacy education for drivers and the public. The initiative emphasizes the synergy between Bank Indonesia, OJK, and LPS to strengthen public trust in the digital financial system.
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Bank Indonesia · Bank Riau Kepri Syariah · Kuantan Singingi · North Sumatra · Situbondo regency
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Synergy between Bank Indonesia, OJK, and LPS is essential to strengthening public trust in the financial system. edisimedan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SAMARA 2026 serves as a precursor to the FESyar Jawa 2026 festival in Surabaya. www.jtvjember.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The MaxRide Go Digital program involved 100 drivers and collaborated with several banks including Bank Mandiri, BRI, and BNI. edisimedan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bank Riau Kepri Syariah supported the Festival Pacu Jalur 2026 by providing QRIS digital payment facilities for local MSMEs. www.riaukepri.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The participation of BRK Syariah aims to drive local MSME digitalization and increase access to Sharia banking. www.riaukepri.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Halal economy development requires integration through literacy, standardization, digitalization, financing, and market access. www.jtvjember.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bank Indonesia North Sumatra launched the MaxRide Go Digital program, offering special Bajaj MaxRide rates via QRIS. edisimedan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SAMARA 2026 event included UMKM exhibitions, national seminars, and halal certification. www.jtvjember.com