EastFood (IIFEX) and EastPack Surabaya 2025 Officially Open, Offering Business Opportunities and Innovation in the Food and Packaging Industry

SURABAYA, Indonesia, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Exhibition EastFood (IIFEX) and EastPack Surabaya 2025 officially opened on June 12, 2025, at the Grand City Convention Hall in Surabaya, and will run until June 15, 2025. This exhibition features over 180 exhibitors, including 30 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Throughout the four-day event, more than 20,000 visitors are expected to attend and explore opportunities for collaboration, business development, innovation, and investment in the food and packaging sectors.

In his opening remarks, Daud D. Salim, Chief Executive Officer of Krista Exhibitions, stated that "EastFood (IIFEX) and EastPack Surabaya serve not only as showcases for products and technologies, but also as strategic platforms for connecting industry players across sectors and borders. We have designed this exhibition to foster meaningful collaboration, business growth, and sustainable innovation. Krista Exhibitions is committed to supporting local industry players, including East Java's MSMEs, in expanding their market reach and enhancing their global competitiveness," said Daud.

The exhibition is further enriched with a series of engaging programs, including live cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs such as Chef Bashiruddin & Chef Feina, Chef Rudy, Chef Heru, Chef Merry, Chef Risna & Chef Niken, Chef Dafi & Chef Tian, Chef Maolana, Chef Achen, Chef Andik, Chef Long, Chef Muto, Chef Forest, and Chef Lusia. The Chef Secret Culinary Studio Workshop provides an educational platform that merges global innovation with local culinary heritage. In the session "How to Win at Pastry – Culinary Competitions," participants gain firsthand insights from internationally acclaimed chefs on strategies for achieving success in pastry competitions.

Among the culinary highlights are the unique "Gelato Sushi" by Chef Caesar and Chef Andy, winners of the Gold Medal at the Gelato Dessert Asia 2024, along with the delicate "Japanese Roll Cake" made without emulsifiers, and the elegant "Bika Ambon Mousse Cake", which fuses traditional Indonesian flavors with refined French mousse cake techniques. One of the key features of this exhibition is the Business Matching session, designed to directly connect food, beverage, and packaging industry players with potential distributors, strategic partners, and investors.

The exhibition is open to both industry professionals and the general public, and can be visited daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (WIB). Admission tickets are available for purchase on-site at Rp 100,000 for full four-day access.

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EastFood (IIFEX) and EastPack Surabaya 2025 Officially Open, Offering Business Opportunities and Innovation in the Food and Packaging Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of PT Data Sinergitama Jaya Tbk, proudly announces that it has been awarded the prestigious Malaysia Digital (MD) Status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). This recognition marks an important milestone in Elitery's regional growth journey and reaffirms the company's commitment to advancing the digital economy through innovation, technology excellence, and strategic collaboration. The MD Status, conferred by the Government of Malaysia, is awarded to companies that meet stringent criteria in driving approved digital activities and contributing to the nation's digital transformation agenda.

"Receiving the Malaysia Digital Status is a major milestone for Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd.," said Kresna Adiprawira, Director of Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. "This recognition not only validates our current digital initiatives but also opens up greater opportunities to accelerate our growth, enhance our capabilities, and strengthen our contribution to Malaysia's digital ecosystem."

The MD Status provides Elitery access to key incentives and privileges under the Malaysia Digital Bill of Guarantees (BoGs). These benefits include the flexibility to hire both local and foreign talent, full freedom of ownership, and the ability to raise and borrow capital globally to support its expansion across the region. Furthermore, the company is allowed to invest in foreign currency assets both in Malaysia and abroad, enabling stronger business diversification and growth. Beyond financial advantages such as income tax exemptions and investment tax allowances, the MD Status connects Elitery to Malaysia's thriving digital ecosystem through business-matching initiatives, partnership opportunities, and grant facilitation.

This recognition will empower Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. to expand its digital product portfolio, invest further in local talent, and strengthen its presence across regional markets. As part of this commitment, the company will continue to uphold full compliance with all MD Status requirements, including the annual submission of the Self-Declaration Form (SDF), ensuring sustained alignment with Malaysia's digital economy standards.

About Elitery

Elitery (IDX: ELIT) is a premier IT Managed Services provider specializing in cloud and cybersecurity. A strategic Google Cloud partner and two-time Public Sector Partner of the Year (2023-2024), ELIT leverages 14+ years of expertise to drive secure digital transformation across Asia-Pacific.

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A New Era of Digital Innovation: Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. Granted Malaysia Digital (MD) Status