Government Protects Printing Industry During Elections With TKDN

Illustration of the election ballot. (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Industry protects the printing industry in meeting the needs of ballots for the 2024 General Election with Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification.

"There are many efforts made by foreigners to actively participate in the provision of printed goods related to elections," said Director of Forest Products and Plantation Industry, Director General Agro of the Ministry of Industry, Merriyanti Punguan, quoted from ANTARA, Wednesday, October 11.

"We, the Ministry of Industry, maintain, become a border (limitor)," Merri continued.

Merri added that the protection was realized in the form of TKDN certification.

He targets that as many as 65 printing companies will be certified TKDN, so that the procurement of ballots for the 2024 General Election must be filled by domestic products.

"Alhamdulillah, in a short time, we are trying to certify 65 TKDN companies," he said.

He asked the printing industry players to prepare themselves to welcome the 2024 General Election. The election, said Merri, was a people's party.

"It is better for us to enjoy the crowds and boisterousness of this election," said Merri.

In line with Merri, Chairman of the Indonesian Graphics Company Association (PPGI) Ahmad Mughira Nurhani expressed his appreciation to the Ministry of Industry for seeking TKDN certification for 65 printing companies.

"We have been assisted by the Ministry of Industry to get TKDN for 65 printing companies that will fight to print ballots," said Ahmad Mughira.

He said the elected company would print 1.2 billion ballots and must be completed within 51 days.

Ahmad Mughira also reminded that October 12 will be the last day to enter an offer for printing companies that will take part in ballot printing.

"We hope that there will be three candidates, so that there will be three rounds. For two prints," said Ahmad Mughira, who was greeted by laughter from the audience.