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 appreciation for the chance to showcase products like coffee, tea, chocolate, and woven fabrics from her region. She described the event as extraordinary and thanked the President for his support. Tresya also voiced her optimism for President Prabowo to visit West Sumba in the future, which would benefit local entrepreneurs and support food security programs.
Ferdinan Endarto, a representative of small businesses from Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan, also expressed his hopes for continued promotional opportunities to enable local cultures and products to gain more recognition. He stressed the significance of initiatives that promote regional products while acknowledging the unique communities and specialties in each region. Ferdinan endorsed President Prabowo’s Koperasi Merah Putih initiative, aimed at empowering small enterprises and boosting the economy. He highlighted the program’s role in supporting and assisting all small businesses in Kapuas Regency.