Jombang, East Java – The Jombang Regency Government is fast-tracking the establishment of Koperasi Merah Putih (Red-White Cooperatives) across all 301 villages and 5 urban wards, even reallocating contingency funds (Belanja Tidak Terduga/BTT) to meet its July 2025 launch deadline.
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| Source: suarajatimpost |
Keys Development
- Budget Flexibility: The regency will cover notary fees and startup costs via its regional budget (APBD), including BTT reallocation.
- Presidential Ambition: Officials aim for a 12 July 2025 launch by President Prabowo Subianto, aligning with his national cooperative empowerment agenda.
- Central Support: The national government pledged Rp3–5 billion (≈USD200,000–330,000) per cooperative, as disclosed by Regent Warsubi in March 2025.
Regent Warsubi emphasized the program’s poverty-alleviation goals: "These cooperatives exist to uplift communities where they live." He invited public oversight, stating, "If there are irregularities, speak up—I’m open to feedback."
Implementation Roadmap:
1. Legal Facilitation: APBD-funded notary services for swift cooperative registration.
2. Village-Level Rollout: Uniform implementation across all 306 villages/wards.
3. Accountability Measures: Transparent fund usage monitored via BTT tracking.
The initiative mirrors Prabowo’s campaign promise to revive cooperatives as economic equalizers. Jombang’s urgency reflects East Java’s broader push to operationalize the policy ahead of 2025’s mid-year political cycle.