Jakarta, June 17 -- The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is encouraging entrepreneurs to secure a business identification number (NIB) to unlock access to government business support programs.

The ministry's Deputy for Medium Enterprises, Bagus Rachman, explained that the NIB serves as an official identity that establishes a business's legality and classification.

"With an NIB, they can qualify for government affirmative action programs," he told the press in Jakarta on Wednesday.

According to Rachman, securing an NIB also helps entrepreneurs access financing, as their business status and legality are officially registered.

Furthermore, he noted that an NIB is a key requirement for businesses looking to expand,...