JAKARTA - Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita will move the entrance to imported goods to Eastern Indonesia. At least 7 commodities will be moved to the Bitung to Sorong areas.

Agus assessed that this plan would be submitted to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) this week. The goal is to make the domestic industry more competitive.

"We moved the entrance to eastern Indonesia. There was no tightening, we moved the entrance to the Sorong area, Bitung or we added it to Kupang," Agus said as quoted on Tuesday, August 27.

In addition, Agus also plans to make it easier to import textile industry raw materials. Thus, the price can be more affordable and the sector will grow again.

"In principle, raw materials must be made easier. That will help the textile industry grow again. So the key is, finished goods, TPT, we make it difficult for us to enter Indonesia. Our raw materials make it easier for us to enter Indonesia," he explained.

With this policy, it is hoped that the termination of employment (PHK) that occurs in the country, especially for the textile industry, can be suppressed.

The following is a list of 7 imported commodities that will be moved to the entrance:

1. Textiles and Textile Products (TPT);

2. Soap clothes;

3. Ceramic;

4. Electronic Devices;

5. Beauty Products;

6. Textile goods are finished;

7. Footwear.


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