Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were excited 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 chance to showcase her region’s products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics at the event. She mentioned the significance of participating and acknowledged the support from the President. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, which could uplift local entrepreneurs and assist in food security programs.
Likewise, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his optimism for continuous promotional opportunities to expand, enabling local cultures and products to gain broader recognition. He highlighted the importance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the uniqueness of each region’s community and specialties. Ferdinan also showed support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and boosting the economy, underscoring the program’s role in managing and supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
