Regional Legislature: Southeast Sulawesi's 61st Anniversary Boosts Local Economy in Kolaka
Kendari (ANTARA) — The 61st anniversary celebration of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2025, held in Kolaka Regency, has had a remarkable impact on the local economic circulation amid public euphoria.
Kolaka Regional Legislature (DPRD) Deputy Speaker Syaifullah Halik said on Saturday that the anniversary activities had an extraordinary economic impact on the community, particularly for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) operators.
He noted that the celebration in Kolaka Regency brought together 17 regencies and cities, as the event was combined with a development exhibition attended by all provincial, regency and city Regional Work Units (SKPD), state-owned enterprises (BUMN), regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), and other private companies across Southeast Sulawesi, including culinary businesses.
"So one can imagine that during these activities, economic circulation in Kolaka reached 100 per cent above normal activity," he said.
The event also had an economic multiplier effect felt across all business sectors, from hotel occupancy, homestays, restaurants, boarding houses, and eateries, to culinary vendors, all of which saw significantly higher daily revenues.
Syaifullah also expressed hope that major provincial events would continue to be held in Kolaka Regency, as the economic impact on businesses and the community was deeply felt, noting that in addition to the exhibition, entertainers from the capital were also brought in.
"We hope events like this can continue to be held in Kolaka," said the Gerindra Party politician.
One culinary vendor selling grilled meatballs, Ical, reported earning three times his usual turnover during the anniversary celebrations. "On average, every evening we sell meatballs and drinks reaching sales of 500,000 to 600,000 rupiah, or three to four times higher than previous days when we would only make 100,000 to 150,000 rupiah," he said.
Kolaka Regional Legislature (DPRD) Deputy Speaker Syaifullah Halik said on Saturday that the anniversary activities had an extraordinary economic impact on the community, particularly for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) operators.
He noted that the celebration in Kolaka Regency brought together 17 regencies and cities, as the event was combined with a development exhibition attended by all provincial, regency and city Regional Work Units (SKPD), state-owned enterprises (BUMN), regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), and other private companies across Southeast Sulawesi, including culinary businesses.
"So one can imagine that during these activities, economic circulation in Kolaka reached 100 per cent above normal activity," he said.
The event also had an economic multiplier effect felt across all business sectors, from hotel occupancy, homestays, restaurants, boarding houses, and eateries, to culinary vendors, all of which saw significantly higher daily revenues.
Syaifullah also expressed hope that major provincial events would continue to be held in Kolaka Regency, as the economic impact on businesses and the community was deeply felt, noting that in addition to the exhibition, entertainers from the capital were also brought in.
"We hope events like this can continue to be held in Kolaka," said the Gerindra Party politician.
One culinary vendor selling grilled meatballs, Ical, reported earning three times his usual turnover during the anniversary celebrations. "On average, every evening we sell meatballs and drinks reaching sales of 500,000 to 600,000 rupiah, or three to four times higher than previous days when we would only make 100,000 to 150,000 rupiah," he said.