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 her appreciation for the opportunity to showcase her region’s products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She described the event as extraordinary and thanked the President for his support. Tresya also expressed her desire for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, believing it would boost local entrepreneurs and contribute to food security programs.
Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared a similar sentiment, hoping for more promotional opportunities to expand and give greater recognition to local cultures and products. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the uniqueness of each region’s 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 role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
