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10 Juta Jiwa Tergantung pada Thrifting, Asosiasi Minta Pemerintah Beri Kepastian Legalisasi
10 Million Lives Depend on Thrifting, Association Calls on Government to Provide Legalization Certainty
JPNN | Local Language | News | Nov. 21, 2025 | Regulation
The association of thrifting traders in Indonesia has highlighted that approximately 7.5 to 10 million people depend on the imported secondhand clothing business for their livelihoods. The association urged the government to find a solution, including legalization and readiness to pay taxes, to address the threat of enforcement actions that could harm this sector. Thrifting is not merely a lifestyle choice but a crucial source of income for millions across the country.
Coordination with the House of Representatives (DPR RI) emphasized that closing the thrifting business would affect people nationwide, from Sabang to Merauke. According to the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, there are around 900,000 thrifting actors, but the association estimates the actual number is higher when counting their laborers and employees. They called for a temporary halt to enforcement and legal certainty for thrifting activities.
Support for legalization also came from BAM Deputy Chair Adian Napitupulu, who stressed the state's responsibility to avoid making it difficult for citizens seeking livelihoods. He underscored the importance of allowing thrifting as a means of subsistence when employment opportunities are limited. Additionally, research presented by Adian revealed that 67 percent of millennials and Gen Z consumers favor thrifting due to environmental concerns, further supporting the case for legalization.