Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang recently had the opportunity to meet President Prabowo Subianto during his visit to the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, Tresya Avilaemalo expressed gratitude for the chance to showcase her region’s products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She described the event as extraordinary and valued the support from the President. Tresya also expressed her hope for a future visit from President Prabowo to West Sumba, which would greatly benefit local entrepreneurs and support food security programs.
Likewise, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his optimism for ongoing promotional opportunities that would help expand and promote local cultures and products for wider recognition. He emphasized the significance of initiatives that highlight regional products, acknowledging the uniqueness of each community and its specialties. Ferdinan also voiced his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and boosting the economy, particularly emphasizing its role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
