President Prabowo Subianto Pushes for the Creation of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives in 70,000 Villages Across Indonesia

The Nusantara Times – Jakarta, March 3, 2025 – In a major initiative aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s rural economy, President Prabowo Subianto has announced the establishment of the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (Koperasi Desa Merah Putih or Kop Des Merah Putih). This groundbreaking initiative seeks to establish cooperatives in 70,000 to 80,000 villages across the nation, marking a bold step toward improving agricultural productivity and enhancing economic self-sufficiency in rural communities.