Jakarta, Nov. 26 -- Indonesia's Cooperatives and MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman said the main challenge for the country's micro, small, and medium enterprises is improving product quality to boost competitiveness.

"We need MSMEs that can move up the ladder, innovate, and compete in regional and global markets," Maman said in a statement issued on Wednesday.

He urged the public to prioritize using MSME products in daily life, saying it is both a choice and a responsibility to strengthen the national economy.

"If we want MSMEs to grow, we must give them room to develop-in homes, workplaces, and markets," the minister added, stressing the role of consumer support in driving growth.

Maman cited persistent challenges for MSMEs, including ...