BANDA ACEH | ACEH INFO – Acting (Pj) Governor of Aceh, Safrizal appreciated the active role of Bank Aceh in the successful organization of the XXI Aceh North Sumatra National Sports Week (PON) 2024.
This was conveyed at the BP-PON joint meeting on August 28, 2024 at the Aceh Governor’s Office after hearing the presentation of Bank Aceh’s readiness which was conveyed directly by Plt. President Director of Bank Aceh, Fadhil Ilyas.
“As a regional bank, Bank Aceh has shown a strong commitment to contribute to the development of Aceh, including in an event as big as PON,” Safrizal said.
Meanwhile, Acting. President Director Fadhil Ilyas said Bank Aceh has digital services in the form of ATM machines and cash recycle machines (CRM) of approximately 410 machine units that support cash withdrawal and deposit transactions for all types of ATM cards with the ATM Bersama / Prima logo spread throughout the KC Bank Aceh.
Pj Governor Appreciates Bank Aceh’s Role in the Success of PON
“In order to support PON Aceh-Sumut, Bank Aceh also provides Bank Aceh e-Money cards (Pengcard) which are used for toll and retail payments at Indomaret / Alfamart,” said Fadhil.
Payment services using QRIS and Laku Pandai Bank Aceh agents can also serve cash withdrawals and deposits, payments and purchases that can be accessed by people spread throughout Aceh, Medan City and Jakarta.
Not only that, Bank Aceh’s payment point services and mobile cash cars are also active in supporting the smooth running of PON activities in Aceh. “Bank Aceh is committed to continuing to support services and the availability of affordable money during the Aceh-North Sumatra PON,” he said.
Fadhil explained that the Bank Aceh mobile cash car operated during PON will be 12 units, and will be centered at the main points of PON implementation in Aceh.
Fadhil Ilyas added, support for PON is a form of Bank Aceh’s support for the biggest national sports party in Indonesia, where Aceh is the host for this event. “We are proud to be part of the history of PON in Aceh. Hopefully our support can make a positive contribution to the progress of sports in Aceh,” he said.
Second Day, Fazlun Hasan and Meutia Apriani Pair Register to KIP Langsa
Entering the second day of registration for regional head candidates in the 2024 Pilkada. The candidate pair for Mayor and Mayor of Langsa, Fazlun Hasan and Meutia Apriani registered with the local Independent Election Commission (KIP), Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
The arrival of the Fazlun Hasan and Meutia Apriani pair to the Langsa City KIP Office riding a Jeep accompanied by cadres of the supporting parties from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), Gerindra Party and Hanura Party, PDI-P along with their sympathizers.
Upon arrival, the group was welcomed by the Secretary of KIP Langsa City, H. Muhammad Dahlan, to be given identification accompanied by Aceh dances and Paskibra troops.
Furthermore, Fazlun Hasan and Meutia Apriani were pinned with sashes by KIP Langsa Commissioners Ridwan, Bahtiar, Muhammad Al-Fadhal and Fauzan Rizal and were praised by the MPU of Langsa City.
Then, the submission of self-nomination documents as mayor and deputy mayor of Langsa in the 2024 elections to the KIP Langsa commissioner.
Commissioner of KIP Langsa City, Muhammad Al-Fadhal, said, today (Wednesday), it received the nomination file of the pair Fazlun Hasan and Meutia Apriani to follow the simultaneous elections in 2024 which will then be verified.
Furthermore, the candidates for mayor and deputy mayor of Langsa will take a medical test in Banda Aceh and a Quran reading test at the Darul Falah Grand Mosque in Langsa City.
On that occasion, Fazlun Hasan accompanied by Meutia Apriani, expressed his gratitude to the organizers of KIP Langsa City who had welcomed us quite lively.
“Hopefully we with the slogan ‘ALFATIH’ (Anak Langsa Fazlun Hasan and Meutia Apriani) can pass verification and be designated as a permanent candidate in the 2024 Pilkada. Thank you for the supporters and friends who attended to bring us to the KIP of Langsa City,” he said.
He continued, as befits a supporting party, his party hopes that all of its political machines, namely, PKS, Gerindra Party, Hanura can pick up the hearts of the people with superior programs for the future of our beloved Langsa City, “he concluded.
Also present on that occasion, Chairman of DPD PKS Langsa, Nauma Khairi, Chairman of DPC Gerindra Party Langsa, Irwanto, Chairman of Hanura Party, Ali Sadly, DPRA member, Edy Asaruddin, DPRK Langsa member elected for 2024-2029 period, Muhammad Fachrurrazi and other supporters.
Financial Literacy in Aceh Still Experiences Gaps
The level of financial literacy in Aceh still has a gap of 40 percent. People who use financial services do not fully understand the financial products they use.
This was conveyed by the Head of the Aceh Financial Services Authority (OJK), Daddi Peryoga at the National Financial Smart Movement (Gemcarkan) activity in the framework of Indonesia’s Day of Saving (HIM) in 2024 at Teuku Umar University Auditorium, Meulaboh, Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
“This gap shows how important the role of OJK and all financial services institutions is in providing education to the public. Therefore, through this GENCARKAN, we are trying to encourage an increase in financial literacy at all levels of society, especially in West Aceh,” Daddi said.
Daddi revealed that the one account one student (Kejar) program that has been running in Aceh has shown encouraging results. As of June 2024, 1.07 million Simpanan Pelajar (Simpel) accounts have been opened with a total value of Rp251.45 billion. He hopes that this activity can continue to encourage a culture of early saving among students.
In the Gencarkan activity, in addition to financial education and inclusion activities, 750 Student Savings accounts (SIMPEL) and 250 securities accounts in the Capital Market were also opened.
The same thing was also conveyed by the Acting (Pj) Regent of West Aceh, Mahdi Efendi. He said that financial literacy is very important as a key to improving people’s welfare.
“A good understanding of financial management will encourage people to be more independent, productive, and able to face economic challenges in the future, especially for the younger generation,” Mahdi said.
Mahdi Efendi considers that Gencarkan activities are in line with the local government’s efforts to create a financially independent society that is able to contribute to extreme poverty reduction.
“This activity is expected to open a synergistic space between financial institutions and various elements of society, including schools, campuses, and MSME players, to improve financial literacy massively and evenly,” Mahdi said.