UNS — The Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta hosted the 8th UNS SME’s Awards 2021 and bestow an award to 11 (eleven) best developers of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) terbaik di Indonesia. The award was delivered through a virtual and onsite event at G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium on Wednesday (18/8/2021).
The Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho, states that in the current pandemic event with a complex situation, MSME must not be left alone to face and fight amid the rapid transformation in the disruptive era. “Collaboration between university and MSME observers is long-awaited to help ease the burden on the middle to lower economic business actors. As a higher education institution that cares and is concerned with the MSMEs’ future, UNS expresses an outstanding appreciation to the MSMEs’ caretakers for their caring and hard work,” Prof. Jamal reveals during his remarks.
Further, Prof. Jamal added that assistance and government stimulus could help and facilitate the MSMEs entrepreneurs in Indonesia. Even though the assistance provided by the government is still limited, at least there has been a serious ongoing effort to save Indonesian MSMEs from adversity. As reported from the dailymerapi.com webpage, the President Director of PT KAI, Didiek Hartantyo, states that the award will encourage PT KAI to keep contributing to the development of MSMEs in Indonesia.
“I would like to thanks the Rector of UNS and the organizing committee of the 8th UNS SME’s Awards for the award given to PT KAI. This award will further encourage us to contributes to the Indonesia MSMEs,” Didiek states. Humas UNS
The following are the best 11 MSMEs developers receiving the 8th UNS SME’s Awards 2021.
1. The Best City Government in MSMEs Development: Karanganyar Municipality
2. Integrated Business Service Center Manager (PLUT) KUMKM: PLUT-KUMKM of Subang Municipality
3. Managing of Private Mining Company: PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk
4. Livestock and Fishery Private Company: PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk
5. Forest Product Processing Private Company: Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Sinar Mas
6. Implementing CSR Activities Private Forest Plantation Company: PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk
7. PKBL Implementing Transportation State-Owned Enterprise: PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI)
8. Mining State-Owned Enterprise (Oil and Gas): PT Pertamina RU II Panking
9. PKBL Implementing State-Owned Enterprise in Transportation Industry: PT Industri Kereta Api (Persero)
10. Developer of Cooperation: Koperasi Produsen Agro Niaga Jabung Syariah Jawa Timur
11. Best Individuals Care for MSME Development “Dharma Krida Baraya Adikarya Anugraha”: Hermawan Kartajaya
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti