# Syarikat Islam economic empowerment initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syarikat-islam-economic-empowerment-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-19T13:09:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Syarikat Islam (SI) has launched several initiatives focused on economic independence and organizational consolidation. In Jakarta, the organization inaugurated a new central headquarters intended to serve as a hub for spiritual dakwah and economic empowerment through cooperatives and sharia economics. Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono proposed strengthening mosque-based cooperatives to transform religious centers into productive economic hubs. Following this, SI held its 42nd National Congress, known as Majelis Tahkim, in Surabaya. Under the theme ‘Economic Da'wah Towards True Independence,’ leadership reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to Islamic socialism and people-centered economics. The congress emphasized that true national independence requires economic self-reliance and the integration of moral values and social justice into the community’s economic life. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Syarikat Islam holds 42nd National Congress in Surabaya At its 42nd National Congress in Surabaya, Syarikat Islam reaffirmed its commitment to economic independence and Islamic socialism to achieve social justice and national sovereignty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syarikat-islam-holds-42nd-national-congress-in-surabaya ### 2026-10-16: Syarikat Islam inaugurates new headquarters to drive economic empowerment Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono is promoting economic independence by integrating Islamic organizations like Syarikat Islam and Muhammadiyah with cooperative networks and mosque-based economies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syarikat-islam-inaugurates-new-headquarters-to-drive-economic-empowerment --- Cite as: Syarikat Islam economic empowerment initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syarikat-islam-economic-empowerment-initiatives