HIMKI DPD Priangan Strengthens Synergy with Bank BTN Tasikmalaya, Boosts Local Economy

TASIKMALAYA, July 10, 2025 – In an effort to develop strategic partnerships, the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI) DPD Priangan held a discussion event with Bank BTN Tasikmalaya. The event, titled "Synergy Strengthening Local Economy with HIMKI and Bank BTN," took place on Thursday (10/07/2025).

The Chairman of HIMKI DPD Priangan, H. Maman Muhtarom, stated that the main objective of this activity is to build a solid partnership between HIMKI and Bank BTN. Bank BTN, as one of the national banks, showed a strong commitment to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), especially for furniture and craft artisans in the East Priangan region. With this partnership, HIMKI, as a forum for artisans, is expected to make a significant contribution to the regional economy.

"By fostering the local economy, we hope to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit, enhance self-reliance, and directly empower the community. This strengthening must be encouraged and supported by all stakeholders," emphasized H. Maman Muhtarom.

As a concrete step for the development of the furniture and craft industry, HIMKI DPD Priangan will soon plan a collaboration with the Tasikmalaya City Industry and Trade Office (Disindag). This collaboration focuses on utilizing the workshops and industrial machinery available at the Wood Industry Training Center (PPIK), as a form of sustainable partnership development for strengthening the local economy.

BTN Products and Support for Furniture and Craft MSMEs

The Deputy Branch Manager of Bank BTN Tasikmalaya, Budi Pastika, stated that the synergy between Bank BTN and HIMKI must provide positive, mutually beneficial impacts for both parties. "As is known, Bank BTN currently not only focuses on housing finance but is also concerned with developing MSMEs," he explained.

Budi Pastika added that many Bank BTN products are designed to help HIMKI members develop their businesses, as these products align with the needs of MSMEs.

Also delivering remarks, the Head of the Cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, and Trade Office (Kumindag) of Tasikmalaya Regency, H. Endang Syahrudin, expressed his appreciation for this discussion event. He hoped there would be concrete steps from the discussion's results for the advancement of both HIMKI and Bank BTN.

"We expect concrete steps for the progress of both parties, especially for the development of furniture and crafts. This synergy must become a model of how synergy and collaboration can bring positive impacts for progress, especially for furniture and craft artisans, and be mutually beneficial," he emphasized.

The discussion event also presented detailed information on various Bank BTN products relevant to HIMKI DPD Priangan members. The event was attended by the Head of Industry from the Diskumindag of Tasikmalaya City and Regency, as well as members of HIMKI DPD Priangan.