Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were delighted to have President Prabowo Subianto visit the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, was grateful for the chance to showcase products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics from her region. She found participating in the event extraordinary and appreciated the President’s support. Tresya also expressed her hope for a future visit from President Prabowo to West Sumba, which would give a boost to local entrepreneurs and aid in food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, hoped for more promotional opportunities to expand and raise greater awareness for local cultures and products. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each area. Ferdinan also endorsed President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and strengthening the economy, particularly highlighting its role in supporting and managing all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
