A working meeting at the House of Representatives (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia was marked by interruptions from several lawmakers questioning the feasibility of the Merah Putih Cooperative program. This heated debate was triggered by concerns that the program lacks sound and sustainable business planning.
A number of council members took turns voicing sharp criticism regarding the cooperative's management scheme. They assessed that the current business model appears forced without a comprehensive market analysis, thus carrying a high potential for operational failure and ultimately stalling.
A flurry of interruptions occurred as legislators urged budget transparency and clarity regarding target goals. The DPR warned that this project, bearing a national name, should not become a mere ceremonial program that consumes the state budget without delivering tangible economic impacts for the public.
As a follow-up, parliament requested the organizers to immediately conduct a total evaluation and redesign the feasibility study. This step is considered crucial to ensure that public investments can be managed professionally and effectively in the long run.
