RMOLJABAR Investment realization reaching IDR 298.6 trillion in West Java throughout 2025 opens up opportunities for bank bjb to increase profits and strengthen its contribution to regional economic growth.
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi emphasized that significant profits will enable the regional development bank to distribute dividends of up to IDR 400 billion to the provincial government.
"It's non-negotiable; the profit figure must reach IDR 2.2 trillion if you want to become president director," Dedi stated to Acting President Director of bank bjb, Ayi Subarna, at the Business Review for Semester II 2025 & Executive Workshop for 2026 event at Bale Gede Pakuan, Bandung, on Friday, January 23, 2026.
If some investors obtain funding from bank bjb, Dedi believes the company's performance will be significantly boosted. Furthermore, West Java's infrastructure projects in 2026, valued at over IDR 7 trillion, should also be utilized as a strategic opportunity by bank bjb.
The Governor emphasized that the board of directors and commissioners must possess a sharp business acumen, be able to maintain a neutral stance when assessing credit applications, and resist the influence of external pressure.
"We must hone these instincts so we can identify honest borrowers and those who are not. When banking institutions are neutral and maintain integrity, they will increasingly gain public trust," he added.
He added that companies investing in West Java can also be offered bank bjb customer service, including employee wage payments through the bank's services.
"A Chinese businessman wants to open a factory in West Java. I offered 3,000 skilled workers, and they will have to save at bjb. But bjb must also have a strong IT division, so we can prevent slow electronic transactions and slow ATMs," Dedi emphasized.
Besides the industrial sector, Dedi encouraged bank bjb to be involved in social development, including providing housing for the underprivileged, establishing new schools, providing scholarships for orphans, and mentoring MSMEs.
In the same location, Acting. Bank bjb President Director, Ayi Subarna, noted that as of December 31, 2025, the company's net profit reached IDR 1.09 trillion with assets of IDR 181 trillion.
"Bjb remains committed to supporting West Java's economic growth and regional programs, while adhering to prudent principles," said Ayi.
Ayi also commended the governor for continuing to promote Bank bjb beyond West Java. Currently, Bank bjb's network has expanded to Bali, Padang, Medan, and Aceh.
Meanwhile, the Head of the West Java Financial Services Authority (OJK), Darwisman, added that to achieve its dividend target of IDR 400 billion, Bank bjb needs to achieve a net profit of more than IDR 2.2 trillion by 2026.
"In 2023, Bank bjb's profit reached IDR 1.8 trillion, but it has declined again. This means there is a significant opportunity to achieve the Governor's target," said Darwisman.
He recommended that Bank bjb streamline costs, expand credit penetration, and monitor implementation to prevent fraud. With 12 percent credit growth and Rp1.4 trillion in efficiency, the projected profit could reach Rp2.58 trillion.