Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian met with the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Novyan Bakrie, on Thursday to discuss Kadin's support for empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home Affairs office in Jakarta, also addressed Kadin's involvement in key government initiatives, including the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) program.

During the meeting, Minister Tito underscored the strategic role of MSMEs in maintaining economic stability and driving national economic growth.

He noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSME sector played a crucial role in sustaining local economie...