Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were thrilled to have President Prabowo Subianto visit 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 like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She described her experience at the event as extraordinary and thanked the President for the support. Tresya also expressed a hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, boosting local entrepreneurs and supporting food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his aspirations for ongoing promotional opportunities to expand, allowing local cultures and products to gain broader recognition. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products and recognize each region’s unique community and specialties. Ferdinan also expressed his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and enhancing the economy. He highlighted the program’s role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
