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        "id": 1684964,
        "msgid": "governor-luthfi-wants-17-500-meatball-vendors-in-central-java-to-obtain-halal-certification-1776473449",
        "date": "2026-04-18 06:31:48",
        "title": "Governor Luthfi Wants 17,500 Meatball Vendors in Central Java to Obtain Halal Certification",
        "author": "A.Syalaby Ichsan",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi has expressed his desire for all approximately 17,500 meatball vendors in the province to secure halal certification, highlighting their role as the largest group of micro-entrepreneurs. He emphasised the need for government support in processing and certification to ensure standardised practices and business growth. This initiative aims to strengthen the resilience and contribution of these small-scale enterprises to the local economy amid various economic challenges.",
        "content": "<p>SEMARANG \u2014 Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi wants meatball vendors\nacross Central Java to have halal certification. According to records\nfrom the United Nusantara Noodle and Meatball Traders Association\n(Apmiso), there are around 17,500 meatball vendors in Central Java.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMeatball vendors in Central Java are the largest group of\nmicro-economy actors,\u201d said Luthfi while attending the silaturahmi and\nhalal bihalal event of Apmiso Central Java at Wisma Perdamaian in\nSemarang on Friday (17\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>According to him, assistance for meatball vendors in Central Java\nneeds to be provided. For example, in meat processing to obtaining halal\ncertification.<\/p>\n<p>Luthfi assessed that halal certification is necessary so that\nbusiness actors are more organised, have standards, and can develop\nfurther. \u201cHalal certification is not easy, starting from equipment and\nso on, meaning our agencies must participate, so that our meatball\nsellers have certification,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>According to Luthfi, the meatball business is one of the people\u2019s\nbusinesses that remains resilient amid various economic conditions. He\nbelieves that meatball vendors provide real contributions to\nstrengthening the micro-economy in Central Java.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am very pleased today to be in the midst of fellow meatball\nsellers who will indirectly contribute to the micro-economy in Central\nJava,\u201d said Luthfi.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/governor-luthfi-wants-17-500-meatball-vendors-in-central-java-to-obtain-halal-certification-1776473449",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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