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 appreciation for the chance to showcase her region’s products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She found the event extraordinary and thanked the President for his support. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, potentially boosting 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 ongoing promotional opportunities to expand, enabling local cultures and products to gain wider recognition. He stressed the importance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each region. Ferdinan also endorsed 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 supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
