Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were delighted to welcome President Prabowo Subianto at the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 held at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, expressed her appreciation for the chance to exhibit their region’s products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She felt honored to participate in the event and thanked the President for his support. Tresya also expressed her anticipation for President Prabowo’s potential visit to West Sumba in the future, hoping it would boost 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 ongoing promotional opportunities to enhance growth, enabling local cultures and products to gain broader recognition. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each region. Ferdinan also voiced his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and fortifying the economy. He emphasized the program’s role in overseeing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
