In addition, there can also be a participatory effect from the private sector. For example, to increase the number of Joint Production Houses, Packaging Houses, and others. “The program is good, we just need to expand its reach,” said Budi.
Similarly, House of Representatives Commission VI member Haris Turino also supports the increase in the budget ceiling for KemenKopUKM to Rp3 trillion.
“We support the Rumah Kemasan program, where MSMEs will be helped. So far, the packaging of MSME products has not been competitive, making it difficult to market them in modern markets,” said Haris.
Meanwhile, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs Teten said that previously his party proposed a budget of Rp3 trillion, but the Joint Circular of the Minister of Finance and Bappenas has determined that the indicative ceiling of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs in 2024 is Rp1.49 trillion.
“I am not too sure this will be fulfilled but we are trying to propose it because as you said, there should be many programs that must be expanded,” he said.
