Jakarta, Dec. 18 -- The Indonesian government recorded that 14.7 million informal micro enterprises entered the formal sector in 2025, driven by policies to boost productivity, competitiveness and integration into the national economy.

The move reflects policies aimed at strengthening legal status, financing and market access for micro businesses, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said in a statement on Wednesday.

The ministry recorded 6.5 million products receiving halal certification, while more than 1 million micro enterprises obtained Indonesian National Standard (SNI) certification, improving compliance and competitiveness.

State-backed micro lending under the People's Business Credit (KUR) scheme reached...