Mitigating Smuggling Through Cross-Border Social Business Cooperation: A Case Study in the Indonesia-Malaysia Border Areas

Abstract

This study explores social entrepreneurship as a business-oriented strategy to address pressing social challenges, aiming to foster sustainable practices in the border areas of Indonesia and Malaysia. Specifically focused on engaging students for positive change, it examines the effectiveness of social business programs in combating smuggling and contributing to social impact and economic development. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research investigates social business collaborations in tertiary institutions through surveys, observations, field studies, and interviews. Highlighting social entrepreneurship's potential in addressing societal challenges in the Indonesia-Malaysia border regions, the findings emphasize its effectiveness against smuggling. Recommendations include expanding geographic focus, emphasizing financial incentives, entrepreneurship training, and fostering collaboration between government agencies and social entrepreneurs. Implementing these suggestions can enhance economic stability and social welfare within a collaborative stakeholder framework in the border areas.