President Prabowo Subianto recently emphasized the importance of the 80,081 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives in improving the welfare of the people. He stressed that the cooperatives should benefit the community as a whole, not just a select few individuals. During the official launch of the program in Bentangan Village, Klaten, President Prabowo cautioned against repeating past mistakes, particularly regarding the misuse of funds in cooperatives. He highlighted the importance of technology and transparency in the new cooperative system, ensuring that all financial activities are easily monitored and audited in real-time.
President Prabowo urged all stakeholders to actively supervise the cooperatives, with a particular emphasis on village heads overseeing the cooperative chairpersons to prevent any form of exploitation. He used a metaphor to illustrate the strength of unity in cooperatives, emphasizing the power of collaboration to create a strong economic force. The President is confident that this initiative will rejuvenate Indonesia’s rural economy and decentralize the distribution of resources, redirecting funds from cities to provinces and villages. This movement aims to empower local communities and drive economic growth at the grassroots level.
