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Minister Sandiaga Uno during a Minangkabau Halal Festival - 

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf), Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno appreciated the holding of the Minangkabau Halal Festival which will strengthen the city of Padang, West Sumatra as the epicenter of world halal products.

"We must become the epicenter of world halal products and we make Padang a creator of business opportunities and jobs through the Minangkabau Halal Festival, and MSME participants are empowered," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Andiaga when visiting the Minangkabau Halal Festival at the Padang State University (UNP) Auditorium. Friday (8/9/2023).

Sandiaga said that the event, which will be held on 8-10 September 2023, will involve many MSME actors in Padang and surrounding areas, especially students.

Therefore, Sandiaga advised students to always be observant in seeing business opportunities that can be developed. So that business opportunities and employment opportunities can become more open and revive the economy.

"I am very happy to be here, to see MSMEs and young entrepreneurs making contributions to the economy and job creation. So the young generation must be able to create opportunities and be winners, start now, don't delay," he said.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Saturday, this event was attended by the Deputy Governor of West Sumatra, Audy Joinaldy; Head of the West Sumatra Province Tourism Office, Luhur Budianda; and UNP Chancellor, Ganefri//VOI