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Jakarta,31 October 2024 - Bank Islam Indonesia (BSI) strengthens its position as a leader in the Islamic banking market by continuing to explore the business potential of the halal ecosystem in various industry sectors, including the halal food and beverage industry.

BSI Vice President Bob T. Ananta said that developing the halal ecosystem is the key to improving Islamic financial services in Indonesia.Market shareOne of the key points of rate.

He said，“Indonesia’s halal ecosystem has enormous potential. BSI is committed to continuing to optimize the potential of the halal food and beverage industry and encourage Indonesia to become a global halal food producer.。"AtBank Indonesia in JakartaDuring ISEF (Indonesian Islamic Economic Festival) 2024express.

The actual output value of Indonesia's halal industry reachedThe halal food and beverage industry accounted for approximately 78.9% of the total, or approximately US$209.04 billion.

BobAdded,“Besides its enormous potential, the food and beverage industry offers extensive multiplier effects to the economy. Therefore, BSI is placing increasing emphasis on unlocking this potential through a strong Islamic ecosystem for the benefit of the nation. We want Indonesia to become not only a consumer, but also a world hub for halal food and beverage production.”

To support the Halal ecosystem,BSI has taken various strategic measures, including strengthening the national halal food and beverage industry by enhancing the Islamic ecosystem including the comprehensive supply chain.

These include convenient payment of halal certification fees through a virtual account and comprehensive solutions for halal industry players.BSI also collaborates with various institutions such as UPPPH and BPJPH to strengthen the national halal certification system.

Not only that,BSI also provided free halal certification services to 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, opened a KHAS (Halal, Safe and Healthy Cooking) zone, and collaborated with the Halal Review Body (LPH) to create a more inclusive and sustainable halal ecosystem.

also,BSI also sent five micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under its guidance to participate in the "Amazing Indonesia 2024" festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from September 26 to 28, 2024, to enter the international market. Three of the five MSMEs are from the halal food and beverage sub-sector.

As ofIn September 2024, BSI financing for several economic sectors that can be classified as halal amounted to IDR 22.179 billion, accounting for 9.06% of the total BSI financing. Some of these halal economic sectors include food and beverages, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Among them, the food and beverage, fashion, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have the highest financing amount.BSI's financing in the halal food and beverage industry reached IDR 10,284 billion. As BSI's business grew, so did the number of BSI clients, now exceeding 21 million, demonstrating a continued surge in interest in halal services and products.

Digital service optimization

BSI has demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the Halal food industry through various practical strategic collaborations.（Amanda Brownies) formally signed a memorandum of understanding on digital service optimization. The signing of this cooperation was in JakartaPart of the series of events for the 2024 Indonesian Islamic Economic Festival (ISEF) held by JCC Senayan.

The partnership aims to expand access to Islamic products and services in the halal food industry.Amanda BrownieschooseBSI serves as the primary partner for Islamic banks to support a wide range of business transaction needs, from financial management to day-to-day operational transactions.

CV Amanda director Joko Ervianto said on a separate occasion that the agreement reflects the company's commitment to developing Indonesia's halal industry.