SINTANG - The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) of Sintang Regency conducted capacity building and innovation refreshment for KAIN IKAT as well as business licensing services for Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) actors in Lundang Baru Village, Dedai District on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

The event, attended by dozens of micro and small business actors, represents DPMPTSP Sintang Regency's effort to reach communities in rural areas to facilitate the business licensing process.

KAIN IKAT Capacity Building for Excellent Service

KAIN IKAT, which stands for Information Service Cadres and Licensing Assistance in Districts, is an innovative program developed by DPMPTSP Sintang Regency. This program aims to bring licensing services closer to the community, especially in areas far from the city center.

The Head of DPMPTSP Sintang Regency explained, "KAIN IKAT serves as our extension in providing excellent service to the community. With trained cadres in each district, the business licensing process can be more easily accessed by business actors, including those in remote villages."

During the activity, KAIN IKAT cadres received refresher materials on the latest licensing procedures, service application systems, and effective assistance techniques for business actors. This capacity building is expected to improve the quality of services provided by the cadres.

Business Licensing Assistance for MSEs

In addition to conducting KAIN IKAT capacity building, DPMPTSP Sintang Regency also provided direct business licensing services to Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) actors in Lundang Baru Village. This activity is an implementation of the local government's commitment to supporting local economic growth.

"We understand that many MSE actors still face obstacles in managing business licenses, either due to long distances or limited information. Through this proactive approach, we hope to help more business actors obtain official licenses so their businesses can grow," said the Licensing Service Coordinator of DPMPTSP Sintang Regency.

During the service session, the DPMPTSP team helped dozens of MSE actors process various types of licenses, from Business Identification Numbers (NIB) to Standard Certificates. Business actors also received education about the benefits of having official business licenses, including ease of access to financing and business development opportunities.

Positive Response from the Community

The presence of the DPMPTSP Sintang Regency team in Lundang Baru Village received a positive response from the local community. One MSE actor who successfully obtained a business license, Mrs. Herlina, expressed appreciation for the ease of service provided.

"I've been afraid to apply for a business license because I thought the process was complicated and expensive. It turns out that with help from the DPMPTSP team and KAIN IKAT, everything can be completed quickly and at no cost. This is very helpful for small businesses like ours," said Mrs. Herlina, a cassava chip producer.

The Lundang Baru Village Head also expressed gratitude for the activities carried out by DPMPTSP Sintang Regency. According to him, such activities are very beneficial for educating villagers about the importance of business legality.

Program Development Plans

Seeing the high enthusiasm from the community, DPMPTSP Sintang Regency plans to continue developing the KAIN IKAT program and mobile services to other villages throughout Sintang Regency.

"We aim to reach all districts in Sintang Regency this year. Thus, access to business licensing services can be more evenly distributed and support regional economic growth," explained the Head of DPMPTSP Sintang Regency.

The KAIN IKAT program itself has been recognized as one of the best public service innovations at the provincial level and has become a model for other regions in West Kalimantan.