Security and Market Associations in South Sulawesi Announce New Initiatives

Two professional associations in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, have announced upcoming programs to enhance organizational capacity and professional standards.

The Indonesian Security Services Business Association (ABUJAPI) South Sulawesi and the Indonesian Security Guard Professional Association (APSI) South Sulawesi are collaborating to develop professional security guards by 2027. This initiative includes a professional certification program scheduled to begin in November 2026. The certification is intended to meet new regulations requiring competency certificates for the renewal of security guard membership cards. To assist with the estimated cost of Rp2 million per participant, the associations plan to work with regional banks (BPR) to provide installment-based financing.

Separately, the Indonesian Market Traders Association (APPSI) South Sulawesi has scheduled its leadership inauguration for November 2026. Led by Chairperson Vonny Ameliani Suardi, the organization aims to consolidate its role in advocating for market traders' welfare. Key focus areas include improving market facilities, cleanliness, environmental management, and empowering small-scale traders through better communication with local governments and market managers.