Phoenampungan Coffee Shop: Space For National Activists Exchange Ideas

JAKARTA - A new, unique and meaningful place is now present on Jl. Wahid Hasyim No.12, Menteng, Central Jakarta. Phoenampungan Coffee Shop (Warkop) not only offers a cup of delicious coffee, but also space to exchange ideas and inspiration for cross-sector activists in Indonesia.

The place was founded by six young migrants from South Sulawesi Muhammad Risman Pasigai (MRP), Abdul Razak Said, Ziaul Haq Coi, Rizky Maulana, Saudi Arabia Tahir, and Thamrin Barubu this place became a symbol of the new movement of young people.

MRP tells the beginning of the formation of this warkop. He and his fellow activists lost warkop places to gather.

The coffee stall was closed, then there were about three years of our friends, especially from Makassar, from Sumatra, from several regions, and there were no gathering places for activists. Then scattered around, there was a gathering place," he said, quoted on Wednesday, January 15.

Finally, he and five of his friends made room for activists to gather. This space is now called Warkop Poenampungan.

"Finally, I and some of my friends took the initiative. How about we make a coffee shop as a center, as a gathering point for friends who have been with us," he said.

The name Poenampungan was chosen not without reason. MRP expressed hope that this place accommodates all kinds of circles and various thoughts.

"I talked to my friends, what if the name of our wartup Warkop Penampungan. So it accommodates all ideas, all ideas. All friends From anywhere, we accommodate here we accelerate here," he said.

MRP explained that Warkop Phoenampungan was not just an economic effort.

We want to create a space where young people can gather, discuss, and inspire each other. This is not only a place for coffee, but also a second home for those who want to contribute to change," he said.

Warkop Phoenampungan brings the spirit of simplicity and togetherness through its distinctive tagline, 'processing as needed, drinking enough coffee, being friendly forever.'

This tagline reflects the philosophy of its founders, who want to present coffee shops as a relaxing but meaningful gathering place.

Coffee stalls have always been a symbol of movement and great thinking for many generations. At Warkop Phoenampungan, revolutionary ideas, social change, to small business innovations are often born from light discussions.

We believe big ideas start from a simple conversation at the coffee table. That's what we want to facilitate here," he added.

The mainstay menu, typical South Sulawesi coffee, is one of the attractions that brings an authentic taste from the homeland of its founders.