Klaten, July 21, 2025 – President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated Koperasi Merah Putih in Bentangan Village, Klaten, Central Java. The event, which was initially scheduled for July 19, was moved to July 21 so that more government officials and local residents could attend on a working day.
This historic initiative marks the establishment of nearly 80,000 officially recognized village and neighborhood cooperatives across Indonesia. As a result, these cooperatives are expected to serve as local economic service centers, strengthening rural communities and driving inclusive growth.
Ponggok Village as a Key Location
Moreover, Ponggok Village was chosen by the Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs, Budi Arie Setiadi, as one of the official locations for the inauguration of Koperasi Merah Putih. The ceremony was attended by Ponggok Village Head Junaedi Mulyono, together with representatives from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs.
In addition, the enthusiastic participation of Ponggok’s residents reflected the strong spirit of gotong royong and the beginning of a new era in cooperative-based economic development.
“At the moment, the most effective program is the health clinic, which already signed an MoU with the Ministry of Health regarding the ILP program,” explained Junaedi Mulyono, Head of Ponggok Village.
Services and Community Synergy
The KDMP Health Clinic in Ponggok operates similarly to a public health center, open to all residents. Furthermore, the clinic is staffed by local midwives appointed by the District Health Office, ensuring professional and accessible healthcare services.
Besides healthcare, souvenir shops and other small businesses under the cooperative have already started operating.
To ensure smooth collaboration, Koperasi Merah Putih Ponggok (KDMP) also works hand-in-hand with the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes). Therefore, important decisions are made through village deliberations, preventing overlap in business activities and promoting stronger community cooperation.
Read also : About Koperasi Merah Putih
Referensi : merahputih.kop.id
