Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were delighted to welcome President Prabowo Subianto during his visit to the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her region’s products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She highlighted the significance of participating in the event and the support received from the President. Tresya also expressed her anticipation for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, aiming to provide a boost to local entrepreneurs and contribute to food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his optimism for sustained promotional opportunities to facilitate expansion, enabling local cultures and products to attain broader recognition. He underlined the importance of initiatives that endorse regional products, recognizing the distinctiveness of each region’s community and specialties. Ferdinan also endorsed President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, crafted to empower small enterprises and fortify the economy. He emphasized the program’s role in overseeing and supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
