President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, emphasized the importance of the 80,081 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives in improving the welfare of the people during the official launch of the program in Bentangan Village, Klaten. He stressed the need for strict monitoring to prevent any form of abuse, citing past mistakes in the New Order era where cooperatives were believed to benefit only a select few. President Prabowo highlighted the role of technology and transparency in the new cooperative system, ensuring real-time monitoring and auditing of all financial flows. He urged village heads to actively supervise the cooperatives to ensure their alignment with the community’s interests. Using a traditional metaphor, he emphasized the power of unity in cooperatives to create a strong economic force. President Prabowo expressed his belief that the Merah Putih Cooperatives will revive Indonesia’s rural economy and decentralize the flow of resources from cities to villages. This movement aims to strengthen the economy at the regencies, districts, and villages level.
Prabowo Vows: Merah Putih Cooperatives for the People, Not Profiteers
