Discussion Of The Multimedia Red Forum, Focus On Strengthening MSMEs And Ultra Micro

FPRMI discussions about strengthening MSMEs and micro-enterprises. (IST)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Multimedia Editor-in-Chief Forum (FPRMI) held a discussion with the theme "Encourage Strengthening MSMEs and Ultra Micro" at the Sultan Hotel Jakarta on Wednesday 30 August. This activity is not only a forum for dialogue, but also has important values in accordance with economic and social aspects.

The meeting has a clear purpose, namely to provide encouragement to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector which has so far proven its resilience in the face of repeated crises. In an era of uncertainty like now, the growth and development of MSMEs has become vital.

According to statistics issued by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, the number of MSMEs in Indonesia has now reached around 64.2 million businesses. The contribution given by this sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 60.51 percent, equivalent to a value of Rp9,580 trillion.

Furthermore, MSMEs also play an important role in employment, covering 97 percent of the total workforce. Not only that, this sector is able to attract up to 60.4 percent of the total investment entering this country.

Muh Solihin, Secretary General of the FPRMI, in his remarks said, "With extraordinary potential and resilience, it is fitting for us to jointly strengthen MSMEs as one of the strong economic pillars in Indonesia."

In addition to discussions, the event initiated by the FPRMI is also at the same time the inauguration of the management. FPRMI is a forum for editors of multimedia online media, a place where important ideas can be exchanged and is expected to be able to voice issues relevant to the wider community.

FPRMI wants to show through this event that policies that influence many people must get primary attention. The public has the right to obtain valuable information, and the role of the media in providing useful information is very important.

Muh Solihin emphasized that this requires two-way dialogue, where ideas can be exchanged to advance ideas and programs that the public needs to know. "The best way to achieve this is through discussions between editor-in-chief in this forum," he added.

This activity was also attended by a number of important figures, including the Director of Community Organizations of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Risnandar Mahawa, who represented the Director General of Politics and General Government of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Bahtiar. In addition, the presence of Bagir Manan, former Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia and member of the Press Council Asep Setiawan, also added value to this event.

Bagir Manan expressed his appreciation for the discussions held by FPRMI with a focus on strengthening MSMEs and ultra micro. According to him, the press has an important role in the general election and presidential election in 2024.

He highlighted the need for a press role not only to focus on the supervisory function but also to make donations in the form of ideas and ideas in the process of holding elections next year.

"In this era, ideas and input from the press are very valuable. This country needs fresh ideas to develop the economic sector and others, and events like this are a good first step," he said.

Furthermore, Bagir Manan talked about the presidential election contestation and the 2024 legislative election. He hopes that this five-year process will run peacefully and without significant obstacles. "Active participation from society will be the key to success, and mass mobilization efforts should be avoided," he concluded.