"We are ready to assist them in marketing their products if they are of good quality."Padangpanjang, West Sumatra (ANTARA News) - The Padangpanjang municipal administration is promoting the use of local products in an effort to support the region`s small-and medium-scale industries.
"If we don`t, who will help market the products of Padangpanjang`s small- and medium-scale industries?" Padangpanjang Vice Mayor Edwin said here on Thursday.
"The small- and medium-scale industries of Padangpanjang produce various types of products, such as embroidery, snacks, leather and handicrafts," he added.
Edwin called on local officials to support the region`s small- and medium-scale industries by using and promoting such products.
"The locals and visitors will soon realise that these products are of good quality and they will start using them too," he said.
Local officials have been asked to focus on promoting embroidery products, leather shoes, and snacks produced by Padangpanjang`s small- and medium-scale industries.
"The officials have to wear locally made embroidered uniform twice a week on Thursdays and Fridays and they are also obliged to wear local leather shoes," Edwin stated.
In addition, locally prepared snacks such as chips and smashed fried corn will be served at official events.
The Padangpanjang municipal administration is also encouraging local businessmen to take part in various exhibitions and fairs across the country in order to promote their products.
"We are ready to assist them in marketing their products if they are of good quality and are competitively priced," Edwin said.
He also urged Padangpanjang residents to always use locally manufactured products.
"It`s better for us to actively get involved in promoting the culture of Padangpanjang by buying and using our local products," Edwin added.
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