PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (BSI) has entered a strategic collaboration with Zahir International to enhance digital financial services for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and corporate clients.

The partnership is designed to support accurate, fast, and inclusive financial ecosystems aligned with Sharia principles.

BSI’s SEVP International & Information Technology, Misbahul Munir, stated that the cooperation aims to simplify financing access for MSMEs and corporate customers through integrated digital solutions.

“BSI sees many similarities with Zahir in terms of vision, values, and mission. We want Indonesia to be a strong financial hub, making it a player, not just a spectator, in the global halal ecosystem. Zahir has now become a large corporation with comprehensive solutions, and this collaboration will bring many benefits,” Munir said.

Digital Tools for Financial Transparency and Growth

Zahir International is a digital financial recording platform for MSMEs.

It provides comprehensive tools that help businesses manage financial transactions, including debt, receivables, and sales, with clear visibility into cash flow.

CEO of Zahir International, Ismail Thalib, said that since its founding, the company has aimed to contribute to the economy by offering fast and scalable services.

He highlighted the continuing challenges faced by MSMEs in accessing financing and expressed hope that the collaboration would help address this through transparent financial records on an integrated platform.

“We must work together so the economy can accelerate more effectively. Hopefully, this cooperation brings blessings and benefits to Indonesia’s and the global economy,” Thalib stated.

Announced at BSI International Expo 2025

The partnership was announced during the BSI International Expo 2025, which featured 350 tenants from various sectors across 25 categories.

These included halal food and beverages (F&B), halal cosmetics, Muslim fashion, halal tourism, sharia fintech, banking, property, automotive, and Islamic education.

The expo also included participation from Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren) and Islamic universities to strengthen the halal ecosystem through education.

Interactive Programs to Build the Islamic Ecosystem

Several interactive programs were held during the expo, such as Islamic economic seminars, halal lifestyle talk shows with Muslim influencers and brand ambassadors, Muslim fashion workshops, and Islamic studies sessions with well-known clerics.

BSI International Expo 2025 served as a platform to showcase innovations and reinforce BSI’s commitment to expanding the halal ecosystem and supporting Islamic financial literacy.

PHOTO: BSI

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