The Association of Islamic Economists (IAEI) of UIN KH. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan successfully held a national seminar entitled "Optimizing the Role of Bank Indonesia and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in Controlling the Impact of Inflation" on Monday, May 4, 2026. The event took place on the third floor of the UIN KH. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan campus and was attended by approximately 150 participants, including students and lecturers.
The seminar featured speakers from national financial authorities, including Mr. Kukuh Harisman, Manager of Literacy and Education at the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in Tegal, and Mr. Mas Agung, Head of Data at the Bank Indonesia Tegal Representative Office. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Hj. Karima Tamara, M.Sc., who led the seminar in an interactive and dynamic manner.
The Chairperson of IAEI UIN KH. In her remarks, Rinda Asytuti, MSi, the Head of the Indonesian Institute of Economics and Business (IAEI), stated that this activity is part of the organization's commitment to improving financial literacy among the public, both academically and non-academically.
"This national seminar is a concrete step by IAEI to support increased public understanding of economic issues, particularly regarding inflation, the impact of which is increasingly being felt on the national economy," Rinda said.
She also highlighted global conditions affecting economic stability, including escalating geopolitical conflicts such as the war between Israel and Iran, which has led to rising prices for energy and oil-based raw materials, such as plastics and their derivatives. Furthermore, economic pressures are also reflected in the weakening Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) and the rupiah exchange rate, which has reached its lowest point in a decade.
"These conditions have raised concerns among economic players, resulting in a decline in investment interest. Therefore, the role of financial authorities such as the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia is crucial in maintaining economic stability," she continued.
Vice Dean III, Muhammad Sulthoni, Ph.D., further expressed his gratitude for the collaboration between IAEI and the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEBI) of UIN KH Abdurrahman Wakhid Pekalongan. It is crucial for students to closely monitor changes in the country's economy, both at the macro and micro levels. As authoritative state institutions, Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) are obligated to maintain macroprudential and microprudential stability. This knowledge is crucial because it will enable students to better understand the Indonesian economy.
Through this seminar, Rinda hopes students will gain comprehensive insight into how inflation must be strategically managed by the Financial Services Authority and the central bank. This will ensure the stability and resilience of the Indonesian economy can be maintained amidst challenging global dynamics.
This activity also provides a space for constructive discussion between academics and practitioners in responding to current economic issues, while strengthening synergy in building financial literacy and inclusion in Indonesia.
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