June 5, 2026 | 09:20 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - CEO of the Danantara Indonesia Investment Management Agency, Dony Oskariahas, refuted the rumor that Indonesians are obliged to purchase Patriot Bonds or Merah Putih Bonds. The spreading news mentioned that individuals with savings exceeding Rp3 billion are required to own these two bonds."The information is not true. The issue is a hoax. There are no plans for the government to oblige Indonesians with savings exceeding Rp3 billion to purchase Patriot Bonds or Merah Putih Bonds," he said in a written statement on Friday, June 5, 2026.The rumors arose with the approval of the revision of Law Number 4 of 2023 concerning the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (P2SK). One of the rule changes is the regulation of Danantara's issuance of specific debt securities.Dony mentioned that the Patriot Bond and the Merah Putih Bond are investment products designed for the public and investors interested in financing national development. However, there is no obligation to purchase these products."The government and Danantara are committed to implementing all investment policies in accordance with the principles of transparency, good governance, and respecting the rights of the public in making investment decisions," said Dony.Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that there is no scheme obliging Indonesian citizens to purchase either one or both of these bonds. However, the government is preparing special incentives to encourage more potential investors to buy these debt securities."There is no obligation, but they will be given incentives so that it is attractive to those who have money," he said on Thursday, June 4, 2026.Danantara previously issued the Patriot Bond to attract domestic investment. Subsequently, Patriot Bond II is also planned for release.Read: Danantara's Take on Moody's Baa2 Negative RatingClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
