From Artist to Member of Parliament, Tommy Kurniawan's Commitment to MSMEs and Education

Kapanlagi.com - Tommy Kurniawan has just been inaugurated as a member of the Indonesian Parliament, and his feelings cannot be hidden. During the inauguration that took place today, Tommy brought his wife and children.

"Today I am grateful to be inaugurated as a member of parliament. Hopefully, I can continue...," he said when met at the Indonesian Parliament building, Senayan, Central Jakarta, Tuesday (1/10/2024)

As someone with experience in the entertainment world, Tommy is now focusing on a very important sector, namely Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). He explained, "If asked, I focus on MSMEs, I can help MSMEs."

In his view, MSMEs are the backbone of Indonesia's economy that need more attention. Data shows that out of 65 million MSMEs in Indonesia, only about 20 million have access to various forms of generation.

"The rest still need assistance. Solutions must be sought on how these MSMEs can continue," he added.

1. Committed to Helping MSMEs

Tommy Kurniawan © instagram.com/tommykurniawann

Tommy is determined to find a solution so that all MSMEs can operate well and sustainably. One of the initiatives he mentioned is the MSME assistance program that he helped with while in Commission VI.

"For example, back when we were in Commission 6, we decided on the BPUN policy, the total MSME assistance was initially around 2.4 million," he said.

This program has proven successful in helping many MSMEs start their businesses, even from home. Regarding the target for the BPUN program, Tommy said, "Initially 12 million, with a budget of around 21-22 trillion."

This demonstrates his commitment to addressing the issues faced by MSME actors in the country. Government involvement in supporting small businesses is crucial, especially in difficult times.

2. Reasons for Becoming a Council Member

When asked what drives him to continue as a council member, Tommy expressed, "Over these five years, I have felt a lot of benefits; I have helped many people."

For him, seeing the right policies implemented well brings its own satisfaction. "I am very grateful to be able to help many people," he said with a sense of gratitude.

He also realizes that not all government programs run smoothly. "In my opinion, many government programs are not on target. This DPR monitors these programs to ensure they run well and are on target," he concluded.

When asked about his views on education in Indonesia, he said, "It's charitable work. There are many people who need help with their education."

For him, proper education is the right of every child and must be a priority. "Just with government intervention, that will never be enough," Tommy concluded.

(kpl/aal/jje)