Footwear SMEs from Mojokerto, mentored by Pertamina, have successfully made their first export to Malaysia, marking an important milestone in the transformation of local businesses towards the global market. Through mentoring programs like Pertamina SMEXPO, SMEs are not only encouraged to improve production quality but also supported in obtaining certifications and expanding their international distribution networks. This initiative underscores the potential of the local industry to compete globally, with tangible support from the corporation.
Pertamina plays a key role in empowering the people's economy, focusing its support on strengthening SMEs as the main drivers of the national economy. The success of this export demonstrates that with the right strategy and cross-sector collaboration, domestic products can penetrate international markets. This initiative aligns with the mission of sustainable and inclusive development, while also sending a positive signal to other local businesses to dare to take bolder steps forward.
