Klojen (malangkota.go.id) – In the midst of the flexibility of the modern work world which is now a trend, the Malang City Government provides facilities co-working space free for the general public. This initiative aims to support the productivity of Malang residents in working, studying, or creating, which can also be a solution to encourage the creative economy and support people who need space to work professionally.
Head of the Youth, Sports and Tourism Service (Disporapar) of Malang City, Baihaqi, said that co-working space This was first launched in 2021 and its use is free of charge. He said that initially, there was only one coworking space managed by Disporapar, but over time it continued to grow and the facilities co-working space which exist until now include Coworking Gajayana, Coworking Ken Arok Sports Hall, Coworking Bakalankrajan and Coworking Nursery.
At every location co-working space Here, various facilities have been provided to support smoothness and comfort while working, starting from tables and chairs, electrical cables, free WiFi, air conditioning, to television. "With these various facilities, we want to provide full support to creative workers, startup actors, and students who need workspace," explained Baihaqi, Thursday (27/2/2025)
By 2024, more than 2.056 people have taken advantage of the facilities co-working space provided by the Malang City Government. One of the locations is Coworking space Gajayana Stadium which is often used by startup to work. In co-working space which is located in the Gajayana Stadium area, is utilized by approximately 20 people from three different startups.
“Request to use co-working space This is increasing along with the development of the creative economy sector in Malang City. In addition, this facility can also be used for various other events, such as Focus Group Discussions (FGD), meeting, or event others," he explained.
Apart from being a free work space, Baihaqi said that the use of co-working space This also provides access to opportunities for creative industry players to participate in various free training and certification programs.
One of success story What is interesting is the Frame Works, a startup that used to have only two personnel. After utilizing coworking space, then followed various technical guidance (bimtek), as well as certification provided by the Malang City Government, and with his persistence, now Frame Karya has grown rapidly and has its own office. "This shows that the facilities co-working space This not only provides space to work, but also access to information and training that can increase the capacity of business actors," he explained.
For your information, Coworking space provided by the Malang City Government can be accessed by anyone, including freelancers (freelancer), students, or startups who need a place to gather, discuss, or work on their projects. With the concept of sharing space equipped with various supporting facilities, this space is designed to provide comfort for its users.
One of the users who felt the direct benefits of the facility co-working space This is Dako Brand & Communication which operates in the field Branding and communication with markets abroad. They take advantage of co-working space provided by the Malang City Government, especially at Sam Space and MCC.
"It's great to be able to work in a room provided free of charge by the Malang City Government. The facilities are complete, adequate, and comfortable. Starting from a representative room, AC, WiFi, TV, and other facilities and infrastructure. In addition, the location is also very strategic. Usually there are 5-7 people working in this place, starting from 8 am to 4 pm," said one of the Dako Brand & Communication interns, Cita who is currently taking advantage of co-working space Gajayana.
Separately, responding to the utilization co-working space owned by the Malang City Government, Malang Mayor Wahyu Hidayat said that Malang has great potential in the digital and creative world. "With the existence of co-working space "This, we want to support the community to be more productive and innovative. We hope that this facility can facilitate collaboration between individuals and communities that support each other to achieve common goals," said Wahyu.
According to him, the existence of this space is very supportive for creative workers who need a quiet and conducive place to brainstorming or discussion. With the increasing number of creative workers and startups in Malang, the facilities co-working space This is an important step to support the creative economy sector which continues to grow and develop rapidly.
“With the facilities co-working space With this, it is hoped that an ecosystem that supports innovation, collaboration, and the development of new ideas and businesses in Malang City can be created. Co-working space "This free provision indicates that the Malang City Government is serious about encouraging economic growth based on creativity and collaboration," he added.
Therefore, this initiative is expected to provide inspiration in providing concrete support to the community so that they can develop in the digital era. With the support of this facility, anyone in Malang can now be more free to develop their big ideas without being limited by the cost of renting a workspace. It is undeniable that this also further attaches the image of Malang City as a city that is friendly to innovation and ready to become a World Creative City with various facilities that have been provided. (yul/yn)
