Medan's Dekranasda: KKSU 2026 a Platform for MSMEs to Expand Product Reach

The Medan City National Crafts Council (Dekranasda) in North Sumatra has stated that craft exhibitions such as Karya Kreatif Sumatera Utara (KKSU) 2026 serve as a platform for MSMEs to introduce their products more widely. “It certainly greatly helps MSMEs to introduce their products more broadly,” said Febri, an officer at the Dekranasda Medan stand at the KKSU Medan event on Saturday. He noted that such activities are very positive, not only for strengthening relationships but also for showcasing the craft products available in each region. “So that it can elevate the works of the nation’s children, which can later compete globally,” he said. Febri explained that Dekranasda Medan displayed various craft products from 15 micro, small, and medium enterprises under their guidance. The products on display included woven/songket fabrics, clothing made from woven materials, leather bags, wallets, and various other accessories. “The products displayed are the result of a strict curation process we carried out. Many also caught the attention of visitors,” he stated. He therefore expressed hope that such activities could be increased in Medan, so that local craft products become better known and more competitive. “We hope that activities like this will increase in Medan, thus providing greater opportunities for MSMEs to introduce their products,” he explained. The Karya Kreatif Sumatera Utara event is being held over 12 days, from 15 to 26 July 2026, involving dozens of MSMEs and local designers. The Bank Indonesia Representative Office for North Sumatra Province stated that Karya Kreatif Sumatera Utara strengthens the MSME ecosystem in the region to expand market access from the national to the international level. “KKSU 2026 is a momentum to strengthen the North Sumatra MSME ecosystem to become more resilient, adaptive to the times, and capable of expanding market access nationally and internationally,” said Ameriza M Moesa, Head of the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for North Sumatra.