Jakarta, Aug. 23 -- The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) stated that strengthening multi-stakeholder synergy can empower local businesses.

"The government cannot work alone. We need collaboration. That spirit must be nurtured; when we work together, MSMEs will grow faster, stronger, and more independently," the ministry's Deputy for Entrepreneurship Siti Azizah said in a statement received here on Saturday.

One example of the ministry's synergy with strategic partners was the 2025 Sampoerna MSME Festival, themed "Empowered MSMEs, Innovation as a National Legacy," which took place from August 19-22 in Jakarta.

"This festival is not just an exhibition but also a platform for learning, collaboration, and strengtheni...