Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were excited to receive 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 appreciation for the opportunity to showcase her region’s products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She mentioned the significance of participating in such an event and thanked the President for his support. Tresya also expressed her optimism for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, hoping to boost local entrepreneurs and support 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 achieve broader recognition. He stressed the importance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the uniqueness of each community and their specialties. Ferdinan also endorsed 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 supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
