President Prabowo Subianto recently launched the Merah Putih Village Cooperative Program in Bentangan Village, Klaten Regency, Central Java, aiming to enhance economic independence and eradicate exploitative practices. Through this initiative, farmers will have access to proper storage facilities and transportation, addressing post-harvest losses. President Prabowo also emphasized the challenges farmers face in acquiring subsidized fertilizer, due to excessive bureaucracy. Furthermore, he highlighted the exploitation by middlemen and loan sharks, who manipulate prices and charge high interest rates. The Merah Putih Village Cooperatives are envisioned as a transformative measure to end the cycle of exploitation and empower farmers. This program reflects a bold step towards breaking centuries-old practices and fostering economic resilience among rural communities.
President Prabowo: Merah Putih Village Cooperatives to End Middlemen and Loan Sharks
