President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the significant role of the 800,081 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives in bolstering economic independence and eradicating exploitative practices in rural areas during the official inauguration in Bentangan Village, Klaten Regency, Central Java. As someone who has been closely involved in agricultural issues since his tenure as the Chairman of the Indonesian Farmers Harmony Association (HKTI) in 2004, he highlighted common challenges faced by farmers such as post-harvest losses due to inadequate logistics and bureaucratic hurdles in accessing subsidized fertilizers. President Prabowo also shed light on the plight of farmers being exploited by middlemen and loan sharks, disrupting the market prices and pushing farmers into borrowing at exorbitant rates. The establishment of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives aims to disrupt this cycle of exploitation and empower farmers with a more sustainable and equitable economic model. By addressing these long-standing issues, President Prabowo envisions a transformative change that will benefit generations to come.
Presiden Prabowo: Program Koperasi Desa Merah Putih Akan Hapus Pungli dan Rantai Peminjaman
