Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were delighted to welcome 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 her gratitude for the opportunity to showcase products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics from her region. She described the event as extraordinary and appreciated the President’s support. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, which would help local entrepreneurs and contribute to food security programs.
Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his hopes for continued promotional opportunities to expand, allowing local cultures and products to gain wider recognition. He emphasized the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each region. Ferdinan also expressed his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and strengthening the economy. He highlighted the program’s role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
