Batam, 8 August 2025 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) organized halal certification and training programs for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Batam. More than 300 businesses from Batam and the surrounding area participated. Participants received guidance on meeting halal standards and support for obtaining free halal certification. They also received training on improving product quality and developing their businesses in the market.
The opening of the 2025 BCA Halal Certification and MSME Training in Batam was attended by Head of the Riau Islands Provincial Office of Cooperatives and MSMEs, Riki Rionaldi, S.STP, M.Si.; Head of the Batam City Office of Cooperatives and MSMEs, Salim; Head of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Riau Islands Province, Sinar Danandjaya; Head of the Special Economic Zone Implementation Team of Bank Indonesia Riau Islands Province, Adik Afrinaldi; Vice Rector III for Cooperation and Student Affairs of LP3H UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Dr. Abdur Rozaki, S.Ag., M.Ag.; and BCA Director, Hendra Tanumihardja.
The program aims to help MSMEs in Batam and nearby regions improve product quality, expand business scale, and strengthen competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
“Indonesia has tremendous potential to become a global hub for the halal industry. MSMEs play a crucial role in realizing this vision, as they dominate the business landscape in the country. Through halal certification and MSME training, BCA supports the government’s efforts to strengthen the halal industry ecosystem and promote MSME growth. We hope business owners will take full advantage of this program to improve their products and expand their market reach,” said BCA Director Hendra Tanumihardja.
In addition to covering the cost of halal certification for MSMEs, BCA helps entrepreneurs obtain a Business Identification Number (NIB) easily and free of charge. The bank helps MSMEs optimize business transactions by providing
- online account opening
- QRIS payment activation via the BCA Merchant app
- access to financing facilities (KUR) and other products
- assists MSMEs in developing their business capacity through three key pillars (people, market & product, and business model canvas).
Following the training, BCA offers participants opportunities for coaching clinics and scheduled online digital marketing training.
Halal certification plays a vital role for MSMEs in boosting consumer trust, expanding market access, and enhancing product and service competitiveness, which is particularly important in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation. BCA is committed to continue its halal certification program and aims to issue 2,000 halal certificates to MSMEs by 2025.
Since 2023, BCA has facilitated the issuance of 3,000 halal certificates for MSMEs across various regions. In 2024, BCA assisted in producing 2,000 halal certificates for MSMEs in 24 cities/regencies across 13 provinces. In 2023, the bank supported the issuance of 1,000 halal certificates for businesses in 10 cities/regencies across 9 provinces.
“We are excited to continue the halal certification and MSME training program this year. All training materials and mentoring sessions have been carefully designed to help MSMEs overcome business challenges, particularly within the halal framework. BCA is committed to implementing this program nationwide so that MSMEs from diverse backgrounds and sectors can benefit equally. We hope this initiative enables more outstanding MSMEs to obtain halal certification and actively contribute to strengthening the halal industry while supporting economic growth,” said BCA EVP Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn.
The BCA MSME Halal Certification Program is one of the bank’s sustainable initiatives under the Bakti BCA. In addition to halal certification workshops, BCA provides ongoing support for MSMEs through Pojok UMKM, BCA UMKM Fest, UMKM Desa Wisata development, the participation of 32 MSMEs in the 2024 Trade Expo Indonesia, and UMKM Go Export training. The bank has also facilitated market expansion for assisted MSMEs with export potential valued at over IDR 100 billion in 2024. In July, BCA held an UMKM Go Export incubation program in the Jabodetabek and Lampung regions. BCA’s commitment to helping MSMEs go global is consistently and strategically implemented.
Picture Information 1:
BCA Holds Halal Certification and Training, Reaching 300 MSMEs in Batam and Surrounding Areas - BCA Director Hendra Tanumihardja at the opening of the Halal Certification and MSME Training in Batam, Friday (8/8). PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) conducted halal certification and training for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Batam. Over 300 MSMEs from Batam and surrounding areas participated in the event.
Picture Information 2 and 3:
BCA Helps Batam MSMEs Players Improve Product Quality and Business Scale Through Halal Certification and Training - Head of the Riau Islands Province Cooperative, Small and Medium Enterprises Agency Riki Rionaldi (right), BCA Director Hendra Tanumihardja (center), BCA's EVP of Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn (second left), and EVP Banking Transaction Cooperation Solution Development Division Reni Septiana (left) inspected the products of MSMEs participants in BCA's halal certification and training program in Batam on Friday (8/8). During this event, MSMEs in Batam received guidance to meet halal standards, support for free halal certification issuance, and training on product quality improvement and market expansion to strengthen their businesses.
*****
About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2025)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks that focuses on transaction banking and provides credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2025, BCA served more than 42 million customer accounts, supported by 1,264 branch offices, 19,854 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA's presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, remittances, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice for the people and an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK
Group Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility - CSR
Corporate Communication
Address : Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Menara BCA Lt. 22
Jakarta Pusat 10310
Telephone : (021) 2358-8000
Fax : (021) 2358-8339
E-mail : corcom_bca@bca.co.id
