Jakarta, Jan. 23 -- Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that over 27 thousand Red and White Village Cooperatives are targeted to be ready for operation in April 2026.

Speaking at a press conference here on Friday, Juliantono said that as of January this year, as many as 27,191 Red and White Co-ops are under construction. The physical development of the cooperatives, along with warehouses and supporting equipment, is projected to be completed in March or by April 2026 at the latest.

He explained that in addition to physical buildings, the readiness of supervisors, management, and cooperative management information systems is also being prepared so that the cooperatives can operate immediately after the physical development is c...