Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, Karawang — Efforts to empower MSMEs in the livestock sector continue to show positive developments. One of them is through the presence of an inspirational figure, H. Idris, S.T., who is now trusted to be the Chair of the Egg and Broiler Chicken Breeders Group in East Karawang District under the auspices of the Karawang Entrepreneur Sejahtera UMKM Foundation (KERSA). Apart from being active as a lecturer at the Toyota Indonesia Academy, H. Idris is known to have a high commitment to developing the community's economic potential, especially in the livestock sector. His interest in cultivating laying and broiler chickens is not just an interest, but he has pursued it seriously through various training and education, including attending special training in Yogyakarta to deepen his knowledge of animal husbandry.H. Idris' decision to join the KERSA UMKM Foundation is seen as a strategic step in strengthening breeder institutions in East Karawang. In the future, the group he leads will soon be registered with the Simluhtan system (Agricultural Extension Management Information System) in order to obtain official recognition from the Karawang Regency Agriculture, Food Security and Fisheries Service as an active and productive livestock group.
In his statement, H. Idris expressed his determination to share knowledge and experience with the community, especially for residents who want to start or develop a chicken farming business."God willing, I am ready to share knowledge and experience. The hope is that more and more people will become economically independent through raising chickens, both layers and broilers," he said when interviewed at the KERSA Secretariat, Jalan Sawo, Nagasari Village, West Karawang District.As a first step, the KERSA UMKM Foundation together with H. Idris in the near future will hold a kopdar (ground coffee) activity to discuss the formation and strengthening of chicken farmer groups in a more focused, structured and sustainable manner.The same vision in encouraging community economic independence is a strong basis for H. Idris to join and take on the role as group leader. It is hoped that his presence will be a driving force and inspiration for MSME players, especially in the chicken farming sector in the East Karawang region.With a combination of academic background and practical experience, H. Idris is proof that synergy between the world of education and the business world can create a real impact on improving people's welfare.