🔑 Key Takeaways
- Pertamina-fostered Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) achieved an impressive Rp 8.57 billion turnover in H1 2026, showcasing robust local economic power.
- This success is driven by Pertamina's integrated program providing capital support, intensive training, and product certification.
- The achievement highlights the strategic role of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) partnership programs in strengthening MSME competitiveness and their contribution to the national GDP.
Jakarta, July 16, 2026 – The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, nurtured by PT Pertamina (Persero), has once again demonstrated stellar performance. Throughout the first semester of 2026, these MSMEs successfully recorded a staggering turnover of Rp 8.57 billion. This figure not only reflects resilience but also the extraordinary growth potential of local businesses receiving strategic support.
This significant turnover was largely achieved through the active participation of MSMEs in various national and international exhibitions facilitated by Pertamina. These exhibitions serve as crucial platforms for MSMEs to introduce their products, forge business networks, and reach broader markets.
Pertamina's Comprehensive Support: The Key to Success
This success is not a coincidence but the result of Pertamina's comprehensive partnership and development program. The program focuses on three main pillars:
- Accessible Capital Support: Pertamina provides easy and affordable access to capital, often in the form of soft loans or revolving funds, which forms the foundation for MSMEs to develop their businesses and enhance production capacity.
- Continuous Training and Mentorship: Various training sessions are offered, ranging from financial management, digital marketing strategies, product innovation, to quality standards. These trainings are designed to improve the managerial and operational skills of MSME actors.
- Product Certification and Standardization: Facilitation of certifications such as Halal, Indonesian National Standard (SNI), and export certifications helps MSMEs enhance their product credibility, open doors to more competitive markets, and build consumer trust.
Mr. Rachmat Hidayat, VP of Partnership and MSMEs at Pertamina, stated in an interview, 'We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our fostered MSMEs. The Rp 8.57 billion figure in H1 2026 demonstrates that with the right support, MSMEs have the capacity to be the backbone of the economy. We are committed to continuously expanding the reach and quality of our development programs, especially in technology adoption and sustainability.'
Positive Impact and Future Projections
This increase in turnover has a positive domino effect on the national economy. In addition to creating jobs, Pertamina-fostered MSMEs also contribute to increasing local community income and strengthening industrial supply chains. This success also serves as an indicator of the effectiveness of SOE programs in supporting MSME growth, aligning with the government's vision to establish Indonesia as an inclusive economic power.
Dr. Ayu Setiawan, a microeconomics expert from the University of Indonesia, highlighted, 'Partnership programs like the one run by Pertamina are vital. This is not just assistance, but an investment in MSME capabilities. By focusing on training and certification, they are not only helping MSMEs survive but also thrive and innovate amidst increasingly fierce global competition. This turnover figure is tangible proof of the effectiveness of this model.'
Pertamina targets even higher turnover growth in H2 2026, focusing on expanding export markets and deeper digital technology integration for its fostered MSMEs. It is hoped that this achievement will continue to inspire other MSMEs across Indonesia to bravely step forward and achieve success.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pertamina's MSME fostering program?
Pertamina's MSME fostering program is a company initiative to support the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia by providing business capital, training, mentoring, and product certification facilitation.
How can MSMEs join this program?
MSMEs can apply through Pertamina's official website or local representative offices. There are selection criteria that include aspects of business legality, development potential, and commitment to the mentoring program.
What are the main benefits for MSMEs joining Pertamina's program?
Key benefits include easy access to capital, increased capacity through intensive training, product credibility through certification, and opportunities to expand networks and markets through facilitated exhibition participation.
