Jakarta, 27 August 2025 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), through its Bakti BCA initiative, once again hosted the 2025 Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages, reaffirming the company’s commitment to engaging and empowering communities to drive local economic growth. The event, held on 26–27 August 2025 in Jakarta, was attended by around 150 participants. This annual event serves as a platform to improve competencies, strengthen coordination between BCA, MSMEs, and Bakti BCA Villages, and foster stronger relationships among Bakti BCA stakeholders.
The 2025 Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages was attended by Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, BCA President Director Hendra Lembong, BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono, Deputy for Strategic Development of the Creative Economy at the Ministry of Creative Economy Cecep Rukendi, Assistant Deputy for Tourism Product Development at the Ministry of Tourism Itok Parikesit, and BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn. With the theme “Riding the Wave”, this year’s Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages centered on strengthening the potential of tourism villages, MSMEs, and local communities in navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.
BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn stated, “This coordination meeting serves as a platform for BCA to gain deeper insights into the needs of MSMEs and assisted villages, while also supporting them in navigating today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. We believe that human capital plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges. For this reason, strong synergy between the government and the private sector is essential to enable MSMEs and tourism villages to become more resilient, adaptive, and competitive. Through this collaborative forum, we aim to encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices that can drive sustainable growth for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages across Indonesia.”
Bakti BCA also held training sessions on brand strengthening, creative economy innovation, and financial management. The sessions featured speakers including Anomali Coffee Co-Founder Irvan Helmi, Duanyam Co-Founder Hanna Keraf, dentsu Indonesia Creative CEO Wisnu Satya Putra, and Trisakti University CECT Sustainability Executive Director Maria Ariesta Utha. Bakti BCA assisted MSMEs and Villages representatives also had the opportunity to share best practices in sustainable tourism, particularly regarding environmental sustainability. In addition, participants were invited to benchmark best-in-class tourism services through visits to Hotel Indonesia Kempinski and the Glodok Chinatown Tourism Village.
The Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages is part of BCA’s continuous initiatives under the Bakti BCA. BCA’s commitment is reflected in various programs, including human capital development, the Rumah Pangan Hidup (Sustainable Food House) initiative, market access expansion, coffee plantation revitalization, halal certification assistance for MSMEs, MSME Go Export training, and other capacity-building programs for MSMEs in Bakti BCA Villages.
Currently, BCA provides intensive assistance to 27 villages spread across Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku. Several Bakti BCA Villages have also received national and international recognition. Most recently, six assisted tourism villages earned prestigious awards at the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2025, namely Nagari Sijunjung Traditional Village, Terong Creative Tourism Village, Semen Tourism Village, Taro Tourism Village, Glodok Chinatown Tourism Village, and Bilebante Green Tourism Village. In addition, Taro Tourism Village and Bilebante Green Tourism Village were selected for the Best Tourism Villages Upgrade Program by UNWTO in 2023.
“Through the Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages, we strive to ensure that every development initiative truly creates meaningful impact on community welfare. We believe MSMEs and villages have tremendous potential to serve as key drivers of the local economy. BCA remains committed to providing continuous guidance and support, enabling these communities to grow sustainably while preserving the local wisdom that is an integral part of our national identity,” concluded Hera.
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BCA’s Commitment to Driving Sustainable Community Empowerment - Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana (top photo - second from left), BCA President Director Hendra Lembong (top photo - far left), BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono (top photo - second from right), and BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn (top photo - far right) attended the 2025 Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages in Jakarta, Tuesday (26/8). This annual event reflects Bakti BCA’s commitment to engaging and empowering communities to drive local economic growth.
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Coordination Meeting Serves as a Platform for Bakti BCA to Understand the Needs of MSMEs and Assisted Villages - Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana (center), BCA President Director Hendra Lembong (far left), BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono (second from left), and BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn (second from right) visited a booth showcasing the collaboration between artisans from Taro Tourism Village and local jewelry brand TULOLA during the 2025 Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages in Jakarta, Tuesday (26/8). With the theme “Riding the Wave”, this event serves as a platform to improve competencies, strengthen coordination between BCA, MSMEs, and Bakti BCA Villages, and foster stronger relationships among Bakti BCA stakeholders.
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Around 150 Participants Attend the 2025 Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs & Villages - Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono, Assistant Deputy for Tourism Product Development at the Ministry of Tourism Itok Parikesit, BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn, along with BCA management, posed for a photo with participants of the 2025 Coordination Meeting for Bakti BCA Assisted MSMEs and Villages held in Jakarta, Tuesday (26/8). The event also featured training sessions on brand strengthening, creative economy innovation, and financial management
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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.
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