Jakarta, July 17 -- Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono reported that grocery stores have become the backbone of business activities under the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) program, accounting for most of the facilities already in operation.

He noted that both state-owned enterprises and the private sector have played a major role in supporting KDMP grocery stores nationwide by supplying essential goods.

"As for other business units such as savings and loans, logistics, pharmacies, and clinics, they remain under gradual development, depending on the readiness level of each KDMP's readiness level," Juliantono told ANTARA when contacted from Jakarta on Friday.

He highlighted the government's assignment to SOEs, including l...