Cabinet Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya announced that President Prabowo Subianto hosted a significant meeting with five prominent Indonesian entrepreneurs at his Hambalang residence in Bogor on Tuesday, February 10th. This extensive discussion spanned over 4.5 hours, commencing at 7:00 PM and concluding around 11:30 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), as conveyed by Teddy through the official Instagram account of the Cabinet Secretariat, @sekretariat.kabinet.
The distinguished group of national entrepreneurs in attendance included Prajogo Pangestu from Barito Pacific Group, Anthony Salim representing the Salim Group, Franky Widjaja of Sinar Mas Group, Boy Thohir from Adaro Energy, and Sugianto Kusuma of Agung Sedayu Group. Their presence underscored the critical importance of the dialogue between the nation’s leadership and key business figures.
During the impactful meeting, President Prabowo Subianto underscored the critical need for these leading entrepreneurs to foster collaboration across various sectors to significantly drive the nation’s economic development. He particularly emphasized the vital spirit of Indonesia Incorporated, advocating for robust cooperation among the government, the business world, and all stakeholders. This collaborative approach, he noted, is essential for strengthening national competitiveness and accelerating comprehensive economic growth.
In response, the entrepreneurs present unanimously expressed their unwavering commitment and solid support for the government’s visionary programs and initiatives. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya highlighted that their dedication extends to some of the most strategic sectors crucial for national advancement. This collective pledge reinforces the “Indonesia Incorporated” ethos championed by President Prabowo.
Specifically, the entrepreneurs voiced their commitment to key areas such as the provision of nutritious food, advancements in schooling and higher education, public health infrastructure, subsidized housing projects, bolstering cooperatives and fishermen’s villages, and ensuring national food and energy sovereignty. Furthermore, President Prabowo extended an invitation to these business leaders to actively collaborate with the government in generating new employment opportunities, particularly within the real sector, to stimulate industrial development and strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the archipelago.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto hosted a 4.5-hour meeting with five prominent Indonesian entrepreneurs, including Prajogo Pangestu, Anthony Salim, Franky Widjaja, Boy Thohir, and Sugianto Kusuma, at his Hambalang residence on February 10th. During the discussion, Prabowo emphasized the critical need for these business leaders to collaborate across various sectors to drive national economic development. He particularly advocated for the “Indonesia Incorporated” spirit, fostering cooperation among the government, business world, and all stakeholders to strengthen national competitiveness and accelerate comprehensive economic growth.
In response, the entrepreneurs unanimously expressed their strong commitment and support for the government’s visionary programs, focusing on strategic areas such as nutritious food, education, public health, and national food and energy sovereignty. President Prabowo also invited them to actively collaborate in generating new employment opportunities, particularly within the real sector. This initiative aims to stimulate industrial development and strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the archipelago.