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 gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her region’s products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She highlighted the significance of participating in the event and thanked the President for his support. Tresya also expressed her optimism for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, as it would provide a significant boost to local entrepreneurs and contribute to food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, shared his aspirations for continued promotional opportunities to enhance visibility for local cultures and products. He emphasized the importance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique communities and specialties of each region. Ferdinan also showed his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and bolstering the economy. He underscored the program’s role in managing and supporting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.