Klojen (malangkota.go.id) – To meet the needs of the community to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri, the Representative Office (KPw) of Bank Indonesia (BI) Malang in collaboration with banking institutions provides money exchange services for the community throughout the Malang Raya area (Malang City and Regency, Batu City, Pasuruan City and Regency, and Probolinggo City and Regency).
To meet the needs of the community for cash, Bank Indonesia Malang has prepared IDR 4,123 trillion or an increase of 11% from the realization in 2024 of IDR 3,716 trillion. The details of Large Denomination Money (UPB) are IDR 3,777 trillion and Small Denomination Money (UPK) is IDR 345 billion.
Head of BI Malang, Febrina in the Kick Off of the Rupiah Ramadan and Idulfitri Blessings (SERAMBI) 2025 at the BI Malang Office, Wednesday (5/3/2025) revealed that money exchange services by BI Malang include:
- Mobile Cash Service.
During the period of Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr 2025, Bank Indonesia will implement mobile cash which will be implemented from 5 to 13 March 2025 spread across 6 points in the Malang Raya area. - Exchange Services with Banking.
BI Malang in collaboration with banks in Malang City will carry out a joint exchange at Bank Indonesia Malang on March 22, 2025 with a target of 1.000 exchangers. - Exchange Services at Banking Counters.
This year, people can exchange money at banking offices in the Malang KPwBI Malang Working Area at 50 points that have been designated from March 24 to 27, 2025.
"All public exchanges, whether through mobile cash services, exchanges with banks, exchanges at banking counters, must make reservations in advance through website "Smart can be accessed at https://pintar.bi.go.id," explained Febrina.
The woman in hijab explained that the exchange service cannot be delegated, it is mandatory to bring an ID card and proof of order. This Pintar website-based application will make it easier for the public to determine the schedule and time of exchange so that it is expected to reduce physical queues and congestion at the exchange location. That way, Febrina said that distribution justice can be guaranteed, accessibility can be expanded, the public can be facilitated, and the efficiency and accuracy of the service will also increase. "The entire exchange service activity schedule will be published via Bank Indonesia Malang Instagram," she explained.
The SERAMBI program is a series of activities to fulfill the need for rupiah currency and cash services for the community during the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2025 period. On this occasion, Febrina also conveyed three... framework BI in managing rupiah money that is optimized ahead of the holidays. First, the availability of quality and reliable rupiah money. Second, an efficient money distribution system with excellent cash services. Third is technology-based rupiah money management infrastructure.
Furthermore, Febrina expressed her appreciation to banking institutions, the Association of Rupiah Money Management Services Companies (PJPUR), and all Bank Indonesia partners for their support and collaboration in SERAMBI 2025. She hopes that this synergy can continue to be closely established to ensure that money distribution runs smoothly, is on target, and in accordance with the needs of the community.
On this occasion, Febrina also invited the entire community to 'Love, Be Proud, Understand Rupiah' which is in line with the theme of SERAMBI 2025, namely 'Serambi Rupiah Ramadan, Maintaining Rupiah in a Month Full of Blessings'. Love, Be Proud, Understand Rupiah is implemented by caring for rupiah with the 5J method (don't fold it, don't cross it out, don't staple it, don't crumple it, and don't wet it). Then to recognize rupiah with the 3D method (See, Feel, Hold it Up) and also use it wisely which is realized by shopping according to needs (not excessively, ensuring quality is equivalent to price, and not hoarding).
Bank Indonesia also encourages the public to support the digital economy and finance through optimizing non-cash transaction payments by implementing the use of QRIS, expanding BI-FAST participation, including service channels and public acceptance. In addition, it also encourages Payment Service Providers (PJP) to prepare infrastructure to face increased transactions in the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1446 H (Lebaran with QRIS and BI-FAST). (say/yn)
