Regarding The Alleged Monopoly Of Courier Services, Indef Economists Ask Lokapasar Perpetrators To Obey The Rules

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JAKARTA - Towards the 90-day deadline since the decision to change the behavior of the KPPU on July 2, 2024, related to the alleged case of the Shopee local market monopoly in a delivery service that prioritizes Shopee Express, until now it is suspected that the change from the local market has not been followed.

The development of this case invites reactions from industry players, economic observers, and the government who assess the need for decisive steps to maintain a healthy and sustainable business competition climate in the logistics industry in Indonesia.

Secretary General of the Association of Indonesian Express Delivery Services Companies (Asperindo), Sukatno's determination, emphasized that associations still comply with the KPPU's decision.

We refer to what has been determined by the KPPU. Whether they (Shopee and Shopee Express) will comply or not, it is not our authority to judge." said the determination.

Meanwhile, Executive Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) Tauhid Ahmad highlighted the importance of implementing the principle of healthy competition. According to him, every courier service provider should have equal opportunities in collaborating with the e-commerce platform.

"Shopee just needs to comply with the provisions so as not to create a monopoly or oligopoly." explained Tauhid.

Tauhid also emphasized that if Shopee continued to rebel, sanctions could be given, until it could potentially be announced to the public. "Legal steps must be taken in accordance with applicable regulations, from light to severe sanctions," he added.

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) also highlighted this case. Director of Trade Through the Electronic System and Services Trading, Rifan Ardianto, stated that the e-commerce platform must cooperate with delivery service providers based on the principle of justice.

Tauhid emphasized that existing regulations, including the Law on Business Competition and regulations from the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, must be strictly adhered to by every party involved.

He also emphasized the importance of open access for all shipping service partners to avoid monopolistic practices that harm consumers and other business actors.

"In principle, every e-commerce platform must cooperate with delivery service providers based on the principles of healthy and fair competition," said Rifan in Jakarta.