Used Clothing Seller In Blok M: If Banned, The Government Should Provide Solutions, Compensation

One of the used clothing stores in Blok M South Jakarta/Photo: Jehan/VOI

JAKARTA - The Central Government has banned the sale of imported used clothes or thrifting, because it is considered to be killing MSME businesses and harming the domestic textile industry. This government policy elicited various responses from used clothing traders in Block M Square, South Jakarta.

Jahnuar, a used clothing seller in Block M Square, admitted he was confused by this policy. The reason is, he does not know what steps to take in the future if the government bans him.

"Especially when it's Eid. Where will the money come from if you don't work like this," said Jahnuari when met, Friday, March 24.

Jahnuari admitted that while he was selling clothes at Block M Square, it was very quiet in the end. In fact, in a day only 5-6 pieces of clothing are sold.

"It's quiet here, 5-6 pieces of clothing can be sold at most," he said.

Therefore, especially the central government prohibits selling these clothes. For him, the government must also provide a solution by returning his investment when buying these clothes.

"Hopefully the government will find another solution, at least our capital will return. for other trades. We can close it, as long as more capital is prepared," he concluded.