Jakarta, Nov. 30 -- Indonesia's Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman said his office is working on a solution to address the controversy over the legality of imported secondhand clothing, known locally as thrifting.

During a visit to Senen Market in Central Jakarta on Sunday, Abdurrahman assured merchants that the government is committed to finding a fair policy that upholds regulations without harming small businesses.

"We will craft the best formula to accommodate the interests of merchants while also ensuring compliance with applicable regulations," he said.

He emphasized that the approach follows President Prabowo Subianto's directive to avoid measures that disrupt economic activity.

"On one s...