Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa emphasized that the policy of placing Rp200 trillion of government funds in the national banking sector will be aligned with Bank Indonesia’s (BI) policies. This measure aims to maintain liquidity while supporting economic growth.

According to Purbaya, the Ministry of Finance’s decision will follow the direction of Bank Indonesia’s monetary policy. This consideration also underlies the extension of the duration of government fund placements in banks. Initially scheduled to end in March 2026, the placement has now been extended until September 2026.

“We are observing the situation and will adjust in line with the central bank’s (BI) strategy,” Purbaya said at the Ministry of Finance office on Tuesday (February 24, 2026).

“What matters most is that I continue monitoring banking conditions and ensure that liquidity in our banking system is sufficient to drive higher economic growth,” he added.

Previously, Purbaya explained that the extension of excess budget balance funds, or Saldo Anggaran Lebih (SAL)—which had previously been parked at BI and later transferred to banks—was decided upon because it has proven effective in lowering lending interest rates.

He noted that the weighted average lending rate in January 2026 declined to 8.80%, compared with 9.20% in January 2025. Purbaya viewed this decrease as a positive impact of the Rp200 trillion fund placement in state-owned banks (Himbara).

“However, we expect banks to be more proactive in expanding lending by seeking out borrowers,” Purbaya stated.

As known, the extension of SAL placements in Himbara banks has been stipulated in Minister of Finance Regulation (KMK) No. 276 of 2025.