#Import
Purbaya vows tighter border controls to shield domestic market from illegal imports
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Monday, December 1, 2025, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening protections for domestic market amid growing concerns over the influx of illegal imported goods that are crowding out local industry.
Industry ministry urges foreign steel producers to build plants in Indonesia
The Ministry of Industry has called on foreign steel producers exporting their products to Indonesia to establish manufacturing plants here as their presence is crucial in strengthening competitiveness of the national steel industry.
Indonesia’s shrimp and clove export scare traced to domestic radioactive source: Ministry
The Indonesian government has refuted earlier claims that radioactive contamination in exported shrimp and cloves originated from imported scrap metal, suggesting that the Cesium-137 radiation detected at the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate (KIMC) in Banten came from domestic sources, not foreign imports.
Labor union backs Finance Minister’s plan to curb used clothing imports
The Indonesian Confederation of Muslim Workers' Unions (Sarbumusi) has voiced its support for Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s plan to issue a regulation restricting widespread circulation of imported used clothing, calling it a necessary move to revive the struggling domestic textile industry.
Purbaya to tighten crackdown on illegal used clothing imports
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced plans to impose stricter measures to combat illegal importation of used clothing, signaling a firmer government stance to protect domestic textile industry and small businesses.
President gives BGN chief an impromptu call over food trays controversy
President Prabowo Subianto gave Dadan Hindayana an impromptu telephone call on Thursday, September 19, 2025, when the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) was in the midst of a ceremony that officiated the kitchens designated for the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.
NU chapter asks govt to halt imports of cutlery items allegedly containing pork fat
Several religious organizations and domestic industry associations are urging the government to tighten oversight of imported cutlery products following laboratory findings in China indicating that some imported cutlery products use pork grease-based lubricants in their production.
BGN defends food tray imports amid criticism from lawmakers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) defended its decision to import food trays for the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, saying domestic producers are unable to meet the demand of up to 80–89 million trays by the end of this year.
Government asked to enforce halal product assurance amid non-halal food trays issue
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called on the government’s commitment and firm stance that will ensure food products align with the Halal Product Assurance Law.
Trade minister says food tray imports could be halted if pork fat proven
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said food tray imports could be suspended if inspections confirm the use of pork-based oil in their production, a statement msde amid controversy surrounding stainless steel trays used in the government’s Free Nutrition Meals (MBG) school program.
Trade ministry proposes SNI standard for food trays amid contamination concerns
The Ministry of Trade has proposed the introduction of an Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for all food trays, both imported and domestically produced, following reports that some trays used in the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program may contain pork fat.
Local factories closure, food tray imports and protection of domestic industry
Industry players are seeking the government’s favor to protect domestic manufacturers amid the influx of food trays illegally imported from China that has led to the closure of many local producing companies.