Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were excited to welcome President Prabowo Subianto during his recent visit to the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her region’s products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She described the event as exceptional and appreciated the support provided by the President. Tresya also expressed her hope for a future visit from President Prabowo to West Sumba, as it would greatly benefit local entrepreneurs and contribute to food security programs.
A similar sentiment was shared by Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan. He emphasized the importance of ongoing promotional opportunities that could help local cultures and products gain more recognition. Ferdinan highlighted the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, acknowledging the unique communities and specialties of each region. He also voiced his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, which aims to empower small enterprises and boost the economy by providing management and support to all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
