Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is developing a digital data system called Sapa UMKM to support business development for entrepreneurs across Indonesia.
Sapa UMKM is designed to be an integrated service hub that connects various MSME needs within a single system.
Speaking after the 12th Annual Indonesia Economic Forum 2026 in Jakarta on Thursday, MSMEs Minister Maman Abdurrahman stated that it is impossible to effectively manage all businesses operating in the country without the support of an integrated digital system.
"Is it possible to manage over 50 million MSMEs in Indonesia using conventional methods? It is simply not possible. The only way is by optimizing and utilizing digital technology," he said.
Sapa UMKM will be developed as a super app integrating services such as financing, access to training and education, market access, productivity support, and information on government programs.
According to Abdurrahman, the technical development of Sapa UMKM is nearly complete, with the system expected to be launched in the near future.
In terms of reach, the Ministry of MSMEs aims to register all MSMEs, whose number is projected to reach around 57 million units. The integration process for these businesses into the system will be carried out in stages.
Through the platform, entrepreneurs can access legality and licensing services, financing from both banks and private lending institutions, and more structured training programs.
The system also enables the tracking of training history, allowing the government to map out capacity-building needs with better accuracy.
Minister Abdurrahman noted that Sapa UMKM will be integrated with existing digital systems, including PaDi UMKM—a B2B marketplace that connects MSMEs with state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private companies.
"MSME players can promote their products there. Everything will be integrated into the Sapa UMKM system. It offers great benefits for promotion, including global network access," he remarked.
