Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang warmly welcomed 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 mentioned how extraordinary it was to participate in the event and appreciated the support from the President. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, providing 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 wider recognition. He emphasized the importance of initiatives promoting regional products, acknowledging each region’s unique community and specialties. Ferdinan also supported President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, designed to empower small enterprises and strengthen the economy. He highlighted the program’s role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
