Indonesian Thrift Traders Voice Concerns Over Imported Used Goods Crackdown

Decades-Old Businesses at Risk

Indonesian thrift traders attended a hearing at the DPR RI to express their concerns about the government's plans to crack down on imported used goods. The traders, who have been in business for decades, argue that they are being unfairly targeted without clear solutions. Rifai Silalahi, a thrift trader from Pasar Senen, stated that the thrift business has been their livelihood for decades and has become a sensitive political issue.

Political Sensitivity and Enforcement Actions

The issue of thrift trading has become increasingly politically sensitive, with recent enforcement actions by authorities drawing significant attention. Traders feel that the government's approach lacks clarity and fails to address the root issues of their businesses. The traders are seeking a more comprehensive solution that considers their decades-long operations and the impact of the crackdown on their livelihoods.