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Bank Jakarta promotes saving culture among students

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • Bank Jakarta is promoting saving habits and financial management skills among students through educational programs and banking services.
  • The initiative is part of the 'One Account, One Student' (KEJAR) program launched by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).
  • Bank Jakarta received the KEJAR Award 2026 for Best KEJAR Implementation among Regional Development Banks in the Java-Bali region.

Bank Jakarta is actively working to instill a culture of saving and enhance financial literacy among students through a comprehensive approach that combines educational outreach and accessible banking services. This effort is spearheaded by the implementation of the 'One Account, One Student' (KEJAR) program, initiated by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

Agus H Widodo, President Director of Bank Jakarta, emphasized the importance of pairing access to financial services with financial management understanding from a young age. The bank's 'SimPel' (Student Savings) account is a key tool in this strategy, designed to support financial education, inclusion, and the cultivation of early saving habits.

Access to financial services needs to be accompanied by an understanding of financial management from school age.

— Agus H WidodoPresident Director of Bank Jakarta, explaining the rationale behind the financial literacy programs.

Bank Jakarta is strengthening collaborations with regional governments, the OJK, and educational institutions to broaden financial service access for students. The KEJAR program extends beyond mere account ownership; it focuses on building consistent saving habits and improving students' comprehension of the significance of early financial management, according to Corporate Secretary Arie Rinaldi.

The bank's commitment to financial education is further demonstrated through its 'Bank Goes to School' activities, which earned Bank Jakarta a finalist position for the Most Active Bank in Implementing 'Bank Goes to School' at the KEJAR Award 2026. At the 2026 Indonesia Saving Day and Financial Literacy Month event, Bank Jakarta was recognized with the Best KEJAR Implementation Award in the Regional Development Bank category for the Java-Bali region. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also received an award for Best KEJAR Implementation at the provincial level.

For Bank Jakarta, the KEJAR program is not just about account ownership, but also about how to build saving habits and increase students' understanding of the importance of financial management from an early age.

— Arie RinaldiCorporate Secretary of Bank Jakarta, elaborating on the program's objectives.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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