Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang extended a warm welcome to 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, expressing hope for a future visit to West Sumba to boost local entrepreneurs and support food security programs.
Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, also shared his aspirations for ongoing promotional opportunities that would allow local cultures and products to gain broader recognition. He emphasized the importance of initiatives promoting regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each region. Ferdinan showed his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and fortifying the economy, highlighting its role in managing and assisting small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
