Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were excited to have President Prabowo Subianto visit the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, was thankful for the chance to showcase the products of her region like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She felt honored to be part of the event and appreciated the President’s support. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future to uplift local entrepreneurs and contribute to food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his aspirations for continuous promotional opportunities to help local cultures and products gain more exposure. He stressed the significance of campaigns that promote regional products, recognizing the uniqueness of each region’s community and specialties. Ferdinan also voiced his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and boosting the economy. He emphasized the program’s role in managing and supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
