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 gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her region’s products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. 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, providing a significant 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 wider recognition. He emphasized the importance of initiatives promoting regional products, acknowledging each region’s unique community and specialties. Ferdinan also voiced his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and strengthening the economy. He highlighted the program’s vital role in managing and supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
