JAKARTA - Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita admitted, there are two things that make it difficult for him to sleep over the past few years.
Among other things, massive import goods enter Indonesia and it is difficult for industry players to get raw materials in the country.
This was conveyed by Agus in a press conference on the Achievement of the Ministry of Industry in 1 Year of the Prabowo-Gibran Government at the Ministry of Industry office, Jakarta, Monday, October 20.
"I have to admit that in the last two years I have served as Minister of Industry, which makes me unable to sleep, there are two things. Regarding imported goods and how the domestic industry can get raw materials at competitive prices," said Agus.
Agus said that the entry of imported goods was illegal and legal. This is considered disturbing the domestic market.
"The imported goods can be two possibilities, namely illegal imports, illegal goods that flood our market. Second, legal imports, where our products are somewhat difficult to deal with competitiveness or conditions originating or coming from other countries, for example from China," he said.
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"So, that's one thing that I always (makes) dizzy and can't sleep at night," he continued.
As for the availability of raw materials, Agus said, his party is committed to simplifying policies.
The hope is that industry players can get raw materials at competitive prices and according to what is needed by the industry.
"When it comes to raw materials, we have, are and will always facilitate policies so that industrial customers can get raw materials," he concluded.
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