President Prabowo Subianto, in a speech in Bentangan Village, Klaten, emphasized the importance of the 80,081 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives in improving people’s welfare. He warned against past mistakes, particularly the abuse of cooperatives for personal gain. President Prabowo highlighted the use of technology and transparency in the new cooperative system to ensure financial monitoring and auditing in real-time. He called on village heads to actively supervise cooperative chairpersons to ensure that the initiative serves the community as intended. President Prabowo used a metaphor to illustrate the power of unity, stating that cooperation can turn a weak individual into a strong force. He expressed his belief that the cooperative movement will rejuvenate Indonesia’s rural economy and redistribute resources from cities to provinces and villages. The President’s vision is to strengthen the economy at the local level and reduce centralization of resources. This cooperative system is seen as a significant step towards achieving this goal.
Prabowo Affirms: Merah Putih Cooperatives Belong to the People
