Tomorrow! Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 Virtual MSME Exhibition Involves More Than 1000 Indonesia's MSMEs Begins

Jakarta, October 11, 2021 – Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 will start tomorrow (12/10). This virtual exhibition will be launched with the Proudly Made in Indonesia National Movement in East Kalimantan (GBBI Kaltim). Various preparations have been carried out, and the community can immediately take part in the event.

Acting SVP Corporate Communication & Investor Relations of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fajriyah Usman, said the general public and MSMEs could participate in the Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 event after registering on the https://smexpo.pertamina.com site. "Registration is fast. In less than five minutes, people can log in and are free to shop," she said.

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

Registration for buyers is relatively simple. The buyers only need to fill in their name, email address, mobile number, and password for account security. Then check the approval statement and finally click "Buyer Registration. Verification will be sent to the registered email. After being verified, the public can directly login," added Fajriyah.

After logging in, the public can directly transact at the virtual booth of the MSME participants of PERTAMINA SMEXPO 2021. After selecting the desired product, the buyer will be asked to fill in the shipping address and choose shipping available. "Buyer then can finish the payment and wait for the goods to arrive at their house," she said.

Visitors can also make large purchases through the Wholesale Products feature. In this category, visitors can make purchases at lower prices, with terms and conditions that apply.

"While shopping, there are various events available at the event, including coaching sessions, business matching, SMEXPO Live Show, and enjoy exciting events at Pertamina SMEXPO 2021. There are also shows by Indonesian artists such as Kunto Adjie, Endank Soekamti, Novia Bachmid, "said Fajriyah.

Apart from the website smexpo.pertamina.com, the public can also access the event through the Youtube channel of Pertamina, BUMN, and Gen UMKM. For the latest information, the public can access social media @pertamina and @gen_umkm. For information, Pertamina is also holding a 2021 SMEXPO Showcase, held offline on 15-17 October 2021 at the Kota Kasablanka Mall, Jakarta. So do not miss it.

Pertamina SMEXPO 2021 is Pertamina's consistency in promoting and supporting economic growth following the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) point 8 achievements. Namely, increasing inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive and comprehensive job opportunities, and decent work for all, as well as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) based programs implementation in all operational areas.**