The City Government of Malang supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing their businesses to go international. As done by PT. Guna Blessing Indonesia which exports coffee beans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the PPEJB and BNI 2022 ECP program. Deputy Mayor of Malang Ir H Sofyan Edi Jarwoko welcomed the efforts of Malang City residents who can expand to the international market. This export is an extraordinary leap in business activities. This support was conveyed in the release of coffee bean exports to the UAE in the PPEJB and BNI 2022 ECP programs at PT. For the Blessing of Indonesia, Jalan Perum Perum Bintang Terang Utama Malang, Monday (5/12/2022). So far, the City Government of Malang has always concentrated on giving full attention to MSMEs in order to move up a grade. "We, on behalf of the Municipal Government of Malang, congratulate PT. Guna Blessing Indonesia which is able to export coffee beans from Malang City. This is something extraordinary," said Bung Edi, nicknamed Sofyan Edi Jarwoko. Bung Edi hopes that there will be more businesses from Malang City residents that can spread their wings to the international market. In this way, the economy of Malang residents will improve. Especially due to the Covid-19 pandemic that just ended. “Other SMEs should follow this company's lead. We will continue to encourage him so he can move up the class," said the Mayor of Malang City.

According to him, the business developed by Anggri Sartika Wiguna deserves to be set as an example because of its extraordinary leap, being able to penetrate the UAE market. “Indeed, trying has challenges, but after going through various challenges, you will enjoy the results. As was done by Anggri Sartika Wiguna," he explained. PT. Guna Blessing Indonesia Anggri Sartika Wiguna said that to export products you don't have to have a manufacturer, you don't have to have a large industry to become an exporter. However, it is enough to do it at home and this can work. “We participated in the Indonesian Ministry of Trade's program with continuous assistance for eight months. Finally, we are trusted by the Government of the UAE to supply 20 tons of coffee beans," explained Anggri Sartika Wiguna. Uniquely, Sartika does not have a coffee plantation at all. However, the young woman was able to gather and build trust in farmers in Malang Regency. "We are supported by capital from BNI Malang and this initial delivery was officially released by the Deputy Mayor of Malang," he said.

Source: https://memorandum.co.id/pemkot-malang-release-ekspor-biji-kopi-ke-uea/