Jakarta, June 19 -- The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions expressed its commitment to supporting villages in adopting Red-White Cooperatives and ensuring their successful implementation.

Minister for Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto noted in a statement here on Thursday that based on President Prabowo's Subianto's directive, the ministry will assist and empower the people, so the initiative's benefits are tangible.

Susanto further noted that the president expects these cooperatives to improve the welfare of rural residents and those in disadvantaged areas, including coastal and mountainous communities.

He explained that the initiative aims to curb the rampant predatory practic...