Pertamina Fostered MSEs Participates in Global-Scale Exhibitions, Come Visit the Virtual Booth

Jakarta, July 26, 2021 – PT Pertamina (Persero), through the MSE Funding Program, has facilitated one of its fostered partners to participate in an international scale exhibition. Wastra Gallery MSE will participate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia's event from Tuesday, June 6 to Thursday, July 15. There were also several UN organizations and representatives of countries who participated in the exhibition.

Acting Senior Vice President Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said the exhibition entitled "Creative Economy for Sustainable Development: Let's Connect!" is a platform that MSEs can use to establish cooperation.  Especially with the creative economy of friendly countries.

"This exhibition was held at the initiative of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with Colombia, Costa Rica, Fiji, Mexico, Panama, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, together with the ASEAN Secretariat, ILO, WIPO, UN Women, UNESCO, UNCTAD, FAO, and 24 MSMEs. /Digital Startups. Pertamina is lucky to be able to include one of its foster partners in this event," she said.

The feelings were also expressed by Achmad Nur Hasim, the owner of the Kekean Wastra Gallery business. According to him, the event is a good opportunity for MSEs with good export potential, capacity, and product standardization. "Thank you to Pertamina for entrusting Kekean to participate in this event," said the man who is familiarly called Aam.

Not wanting to waste this opportunity, Aam and his Endek Bali woven fabric products have prepared a concept that attracts customers to the event. Namely, fashion materials with renewable energy, such as natural fiber and natural dye coloring, and sustainable Ready to Wear. "We also do not forget the most important thing, which is the economical price and the impact on the social environment," he added.

Sure enough, the business owner who has collaborated with a well-known luxury goods manufacturer and fashion house from France, Christian Dior, is also implementing a sociopreneur based business. "We empower 12 joint business groups in several provinces that focus on empowering disadvantaged women and children," he explained.

Aam added people interested in their products may visit their virtual booth on the www.letsconnect2021.gcinc.id page. Or by viewing the product catalog on Instagram @kekean.galeri and @kekean.katalog social media.

According to Fajriyah, through the MSE Funding Program, Pertamina wants to provide energy that can move the economy--energy that fuels and energy that produce sustainable growth.

Pertamina also supports SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) achievements through implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)-based programs in all of its operational areas. It is part of the environmental and social responsibility to realize economic benefits in the community.**