THE REPORTER | The Aceh National Young Entrepreneur Volunteers (Repnas) expressed their readiness to become a bridge between national entrepreneurs and investment needs in Aceh.
This initiative was taken as a form of Repnas’ contribution in strengthening the economic sector and increasing investment opportunities in the region.
This was conveyed by the Chairperson of Aceh Repnas Mahfudz Y Loethan, accompanied by the treasurer of Aceh Repnas, Agung Prabowo when reporting this to the Aceh gubernatorial candidate, H. Muzakir Manaf (Mualem) who is also a member of the Repnas advisory board. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Sahid Hotel Jakarta.
“A number of national entrepreneurs engaged in all industrial sectors are ready to invest in Aceh, if Mualem – Dek Fadh wins in Aceh, for these national entrepreneurs, they believe that Mualem – Dek Fadh can provide a good investment climate, especially a sense of security,” said Mahfudz.
He stated that Aceh has great potential that has not been fully utilized, especially in the infrastructure, agribusiness, tourism, and creative industry sectors. Repnas sees this opportunity as an opportunity to encourage regional economic growth by bringing in investors who can bring significant benefits to the local community.
“Repnas is ready to be a bridge connecting national entrepreneurs with Aceh’s needs in the investment sector. We are committed to supporting the new regional government in opening access to existing investment opportunities,” said Mahfudz
The meeting was attended by T.Irsyadi, treasurer of the Aceh Gerindra DPD who is also treasurer of the Aceh Mualem – Dek Fadh Winning Agency.
Repnas is an organization founded by Bahlil Lahaladia, who is currently listed as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, which consists of a number of national entrepreneurs, this organization was formed in an effort to help win Joko Widodo – KH Ma’aruf Amin in the 2014 and 2019 elections and Prabowo – Gibran in the 2024 elections. Repnas is currently led by Anggawira who is also the secretary general of the BPP of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI).
Meanwhile, Mualem welcomed Repnas Aceh’s efforts to act as a liaison to build communication with these national entrepreneurs. With the active role of Repnas, it is hoped that there will be an increase in the amount of investment that will enter Aceh, so that it can create new jobs, reduce poverty rates, and encourage sustainable economic growth in the province of the Veranda of Mecca.
“Aceh as one of the provinces with abundant natural resources and high tourism potential, is expected to attract the interest of national and international investors through various initiatives initiated by Repnas,” said the former GAM commander.[AR]
editor: Deddy Ridwan