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 was thankful for the President’s support. Tresya also voiced her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, boosting local entrepreneurs and contributing to food security programs.
Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his optimism for continued promotional opportunities to expand, allowing local cultures and products to gain wider recognition. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing each region’s distinct community and specialties. Ferdinan also showed support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and bolstering the economy. He highlighted the program’s role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
