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View all search resultsTextile firms push for cheaper loans, tighter imports after $6b support pledge
Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday that President Prabowo Subianto had committed to the funding to keep technology competitive and sustain investment in the textile sector.
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Workers complete production of garments on Oct. 29, 2025, at the Tectona Textile Factory in Pameungpeuk, Bandung Regency, West Java. The Government Communications Agency said last year that exports of creative economy products reached US$12.89 billion, or 104 percent of last year's target, supported by textile and garment exports. (Antara/Raisan Al Farisi)
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he domestic textile and garment industry has urged the government to improve access to cleaner energy and tighten import protections following the government’s vow to allocate US$6 billion to support labor-intensive sectors.
Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday that President Prabowo Subianto had pledged to provide the funding “to ensure technology remains competitive and investment continues” in the textile sector, adding that the initiative reflected the President’s focus on safeguarding such industries rather than relying solely on capital-intensive growth.
Employment in the textile industry could rise to as many as 7 million workers, given the size of the country’s domestic market, he added.
The move follows a closed-door meeting held by Prabowo with senior ministers at his Hambalang residence in West Java on Sunday to discuss various issues, including strengthening the textile and garment industry through supply chain revitalization.
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The Indonesian Textile Association (API) said the planned funding injection would provide “much-needed relief” for the struggling textile and garment industry but warned that financial support alone would not be sufficient without regulatory reforms to ensure long-term competitiveness.
API chairman Jemmy Kartiwa said the industry was awaiting details of the funding scheme and called on the government to prioritize access to affordable and environmentally friendly energy, particularly natural gas.
