Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang showed their appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto during his visit to the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, was thankful for the chance to exhibit products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics from her region. She found the event extraordinary and valued the President’s support. Tresya also expressed her desire for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, expecting a positive impact on local entrepreneurs and food security programs.
Similarly, Ferdinan Endarto, a small business representative from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, hopes for more promotional opportunities to showcase local cultures and products for wider recognition. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing the unique community and specialties of each region. Ferdinan also endorsed President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and boosting the economy. He emphasized the program’s role in supporting and managing all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
