Breadfruit, MC – The spirit of the creative economy is now also captured by the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) of Malang City. This is reflected in the development of Arema Village in Kasin Village, Sukun District, Malang City which is directed to become a Tourism Village.
"We (Baznas) see that Kasin village with a community driven by Slamet Samsul Karim has great potential to be made into an Arema-flavored Tourism Village," said the Head of Baznas Malang City, Fauzan on the sidelines of the inauguration of Arema Village by the Mayor of Malang, H. Moch. Anton, Sunday (20/3).
He added, so far Baznas has only moved to channel charity funds directly to the poor. In the next step, we want to implement a productive coaching pattern, so that it can reduce poverty rates systematically.
"Therefore, by synergizing with the Aremania community in Kasin and Kasin Subdistrict, we will develop a Tourism Village and also a Religious Village in this area," added Slamet.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Malang, who is familiarly called Abah Anton by Malang residents, responded positively to the vision of developing the Arema Tourism Village. "Now is the era of the creative economy, the courage of Malang City to host the ICCC (Indonesia Creative Cities Conference), "He explained.
Based on facts and beliefs in Malang City, continued Abah Anton, there are many creative economic potentials scattered across 57 sub-districts in Malang City. One of them is production merchandise Arema with its variety such as t-shirts, jackets, walikan language dictionaries, slayers, hats, key chains, stickers, and others. "I see it as very prospective to be developed as a pillar of the creative economy in Malang City," he continued.
"Therefore, by declaring the Arema Tourism Village, I ask that this Kasin village (located in RW 06_ed), be created with a ball or soccer accent. Including the walls are made with attractive and interesting mural art," said Abah Anton.
Slamet as an Aremania Kasin figure who is also a pioneer in making merchandise in Kasin, feeling optimistic that Arema-based economy will grow rapidly. At every Arema match alone, no less than 30-40 thousand supporters always faithfully accompany, not to mention Aremania who come from outside Malang who often order merchandise Arema.
"I am sure and I am happy that Abah Anton through Baznas Malang City wants to develop this asset. Moreover, now there are also many tourists who want to get Arema souvenirs," explained the man who is familiarly called Abah Slamet. (say/yon)
