Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang are excited about President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, expressed gratitude for the chance to showcase products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics from her region. She found it extraordinary to participate in the event and valued the President’s support. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, giving a boost to local entrepreneurs and contributing to food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his hope for continued promotional opportunities to expand, allowing local cultures and products to gain broader recognition. He emphasized the importance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each region. Ferdinan also showed his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, which aims to empower small enterprises and strengthen the economy. He highlighted the program’s role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
