Today! Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 Virtual MSME Exhibition Presents Thousands of MSME Products in Indonesia Begins

Jakarta, October 12, 2021 – Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 takes place today (12/10). This virtual exhibition will be launched together with the Proudly Made in Indonesia East Kalimantan Movement (GBBI Kaltim). Various preparations have been carried out and people can immediately take part in the event.

Acting Senior Vice President of Corporate Communication & Investor Relations of PT Pertamina (Persero) Fajriyah Usman said that the general public and MSMEs can participate in the Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 after registering on https://smexpo.pertamina.com. “The registration is quite fast. In less than five minutes, people can log in and are free to shop,” she said.

There are two options for registration. One as a seller (MSME) and one as a buyer. To register as a seller, MSMEs have to input information related to their business. Starting from the name of the owner, the business, the business address, cellphone number, social media accounts, number of workers, turnover, and a brief summary of the MSME, and uploading the product photos. Then create a password for account security.

Whereas the registration for buyers is simpler. Buyers only need to fill in their name, email address, phone number, and password for account security. After that tick the approval statement and finally click “Buyer Registration”. “There will be a verification to the registered email. After being verified, buyers can immediately log in,” said Fajriyah.

After logging in, buyers can directly make a transaction at the virtual booth of the PERTAMINA SMEXPO 2021 MSME participants and can be chosen freely by the buyers. After choosing the desired products, buyers will be asked to fill in the shipping address and the type of shipping available. “Finish the payment and wait for the goods to arrive,” she said.

Moreover, visitors can directly make a large purchase through the Wholesale Products feature. In this category, visitors can make purchases at a lower price, with terms and conditions that apply.

“While shopping, various interesting events are available, including coaching sessions, business matching, and SMEXPO Live Show. And enjoy various interesting events at Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 that enlivened by Indonesian artists such as Kunto Aji, Endank Soekamti, Novia Bachmid,” said Fajriyah.

Besides from smexpo.pertamina.com web, the general public can also participate in the fun of the events through the Youtube channel of Pertamina, BUMN, and Gen UMKM. For the latest information, the public can access social media @peramina and @gen_umkm. For information, Pertamina is also holding SMEXPO Showcase 2021 that will be carried out offline on 15 – 17 October 2021 at the Kota Kasablanka Mall, Jakarta. So don’t miss it.

Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 is Pertamina’s form of consistency in promoting and supporting the economic growth in accordance with the achievements of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) point 8 namely increasing inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive and comprehensive job opportunities, and decent work for all, and the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)-based programs in all operational areas.**