On July 21, 2025, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, embarked on a journey from Solo to Klaten, Central Java, to launch the Merah Putih Village Cooperative Program, a key initiative of his administration. The enthusiastic reception from residents, teachers, and schoolchildren lining the roadside to greet the President added to the excitement of the event. As his motorcade passed by, the crowd cheered “Pak Prabowo! Pak Prabowo!” President Prabowo, dressed in a brown suit and black peci (cap), greeted the public from the sunroof of his vehicle with a smile and continuous waves, even handing out shirts to the people along the route.
The warm welcome continued all the way to Klaten, where more residents eagerly awaited the President’s arrival. The official launch ceremony of the Merah Putih Village Cooperative took place in Bentangan Village, Wonosari District. This program is a key component of President Prabowo’s economic agenda, with plans to establish over 80,000 cooperatives throughout Indonesia by October 28, 2025. These cooperatives aim to bolster rural economies, enhance farmers’ trading conditions, and generate new employment opportunities, fostering inclusive and sustainable development from the grassroots level upwards.
