Printing MSME Actors From Behind Bars

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JAKARTA - Nine inmates in East Java received certificates of individual companies. They have expertise while in prison so that they can be independent when they are released after serving their sentences. The Head of the Correctional Division of the East Java Kanwilkumham, Teguh Wibowo, said that the issuance of the certificate of the individual company was an effort to improve the ability of prisoners while in prison. certificate of the establishment of a private company. Two inmates at Lapas I Surabaya and seven other inmates are in Lapas I Malang," Teguh explained, Friday, August 12, as quoted by Antara. Accompanied by the Head of Surabaya prison, Jalu Yuswa Panjang, Teguh handed over the certificates to Nelson Sembiring and Sucipto. "Nelson So far, he has been actively mobilizing the development of independence in the manufacture of nigarin tofu in prisons and Sucipto helps other inmates to produce ice crystals," he said. Director General of Corrections, Reinhard Silitonga, said that this activity was the first step to provide comprehensive guidance to inmates. UK provides an equal position between ex-convicts and MSME actors in the hope of becoming people's economic actors. "So, it can boost economic growth in the midst of society," said Reinhard.

Reinhard added that by obtaining a private company certificate, it will increase the confidence of the prisoners. They are expected to be braver to compete and position themselves as a reliable economic actor in the future. "We hope that they will also be able to re-knit the relationship between life, life and livelihood. This, of course, is very much in line with the purpose of punishment itself, namely Correctional," said Reinhard.