DPR Urges Inclusion of Two Incentives in the Draft Bill on Textile

The Legislative Body (“ Baleg ”) of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (“ DPR RI ”) is currently drafting Draft Bill on Textiles (“ Draft Bill on Textiles ”). Among the proposed provisions submitted by the DPR RI’s Expert Body, incentives are included as one of the aspects to be regulated in this Draft Bill.

A member of the Baleg DPR RI, Bane Raja Manalu, stated that the proposed incentives for the textile industry cover aspects of power and manpower. According to him, the productivity of the textile industry can increase if operational hours range from 12 to 24 hours per day.

“There should be a different tariff between daytime and nighttime operations. For example, if production takes place after 9 p.m., the cost should no longer be the same,” said Bane.

With regard to labor incentives, he proposed the expansion of educational institutions specializing in textiles across various regions. Currently, the textile industry workforce remains concentrated in only a few provinces. “It is necessary to establish similar educational institutions in other areas to ensure the creation of employment opportunities,” he concluded.