DPR Supports Government Plan To Replace Thrifting Goods With Local Products

A number of evidences of used imported clothes (ball press) confiscated by the Ditreskrimsus Polda Metro Jaya, Friday (21/11/2025). (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA Member of Commission VI DPR RI, Imas Aan Ubudiyah supports the government's plan to replace the sale of used imported goods or clothing with local products. He considered that the move was a strategic momentum to strengthen the competitiveness of national products and open up export opportunities.

According to Imas, thrifting goods are illegal products that harm and threaten the sustainability of the domestic industry.

"We welcome the government's proposal to replace Thrifting goods with local products. Thrifting goods are illegal goods that threaten the sustainability of the domestic industry. This government step will help strengthen the competitiveness of local products," said Imas in Jakarta, Saturday, November 22.

Imas said that the invasion of thrifting products that offer cheaper prices has made it difficult for local products to compete in the domestic market. According to him, increasing sales of local products will have a large multiplier effect on the national economy.

"Starting from the enthusiasm of the manufacturing industry, increasing demand for raw materials, to the expansion of employment opportunities," he said.

Imas hopes that all parties support this government policy. He also asked Thrifting traders to follow the applicable regulations, while local brands must ensure the quality of their products.

He also emphasized the importance of strict supervision from the Ministry of MSMEs and the Ministry of Trade during the transition period.

"Make sure this transition process runs properly and is not used by certain individuals. If there is a violation, it must be given strict sanctions," he said.

In addition, the PKB legislator from the West Java electoral district reminded that the government must ensure economic benefits for traders from this transition. This policy, said Imas, should not only be replaced, but must also be accompanied by guidance, supervision, and improvement in product quality.

"Thus, the welfare of traders increases, and our local products get stronger even have a great opportunity to penetrate the export market," concluded Imas.

Previously, MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman had stated that the government had prepared around 1,300 local brands as substitute suppliers. Cross-ministerial coordination and dialogue with Thrifting traders are also continuing to accelerate the process of product substitution.