Small and medium-sized business owners in Tangerang were delighted to welcome President Prabowo Subianto at the Apkasi Otonomi Expo 2025 held at ICE BSD. Tresya Avilaemalo, representing a small enterprise from West Sumba, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their region’s products, including coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics. She described the event as extraordinary and praised the President’s support. Tresya also expressed her hope for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future to boost 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 expand market reach, allowing local cultures and products to gain wider recognition. He emphasized the significance of initiatives that promote regional products, recognizing each region’s unique community and specialties. Ferdinan also showed his support for President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and strengthening the economy. He highlighted the program’s vital role in managing and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.
