Attending Apeksi Anniversary In Lampung, Surabaya City Government Exhibits MSME's Leading Products

Deputy Mayor of Surabaya Armuji reviewed MSME products at Apeksi's Anniversary. (Photo: Doc. Antara/Surabaya City Government)

JAKARTA - The Surabaya City Government, East Java, exhibited superior products for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 22nd Anniversary of the Association of Indonesian City Governments (Apeksi) in Bandar Lampung City, Lampung, 27-29 May 2022.

"Today is the last day of activities at Apeksi, the city government has exhibited superior MSME products," said Deputy Mayor of Surabaya Armuji as quoted by Antara, Sunday, May 29.

According to Armuji, the city is the cornerstone of innovation and economic recovery, so it is necessary to have a common perception. "From small things, the spirit of pride in using local products must be echoed. It must be supported by policies and budget policies that favor MSMEs," said Armuji.

For that, he said, the City of Heroes participated in the Apeksi 22nd Anniversary Featured Products Expo by displaying superior MSME products from the Surabaya Kriya Gallery (SKG).

There are around 3,000 types of MSME products at SKG, ranging from fashion, handicrafts, and culinary delights to 500 MSME brands. The presence of this SKG is a reference for looking for souvenirs for tourists as well as expanding the range of Surabaya City MSME products.

"If you miss Surabaya, there are many variants of souvenirs at SKG. The quality is not inferior to branded ones," he said.

Head of the Surabaya City Culture, Youth, and Sports and Tourism Office (DKKORP), Wiwiek Widyati previously said that his party is currently optimizing the marketing of SKG through the tourism sector.

According to him, with a number of adequate infrastructure facilities, his party ensures that Surabaya becomes a city in Indonesia with great potential to be visited.

"Surabaya's tourism industry is also extraordinary. It means that the hotel is okay, the restaurant is okay, it's just a matter of how MSME products can become luggage or souvenirs for these tourists," he said.