Chairman of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia AA LaNyalla Mahmud Mattalitti wants the export of clothing products to increase in line with rising domestic market demand.

"Based on the information that came to me, the demand for apparel nationally increased significantly. This is due to the moment of Eid and plans to reopen offices and schools normally. Of course this is a good potential and opportunity that producers should take advantage of," said LaNyalla.

One of the manufacturers that was flooded with orders was PT Trisula Textile Industries Tbk (BELL). The issuer that supplies fabrics, uniforms and fashion is experiencing an increase in demand for and ordering uniforms for various government and private institutions, such as banks, hospitals and airlines.

"Hopefully the reopening of schools and institutions will trigger the potential for economic movement and at the same time will drive other sectors. This is positive growth and it is hoped that local products will be able to meet the needs of the national market," said LaNyalla.

The senator from East Java asked other producers to follow BELL's steps in providing the need for good quality fabrics so that the national market could compete with the invasion of imported fabrics.

"Even though local demand is rising, I remind you that the export market will continue to be boosted. In order to support efforts to recover the national economy," he explained.

LaNyalla also asked the government to continue to create a conducive investment climate even though it is still a pandemic condition. It is also necessary to provide convenience in business licensing.

"The government must take strategic steps in the textile and textile products (TPT) industry. For example, encouraging the expansion of market access, restructuring of machinery and equipment. Also the availability of raw materials and energy supply, "he said.

LaNyalla also reminded the government to immediately finalize safeguards to protect the national industry from invasion of imported textile products.

"Textile products originating from abroad must be subject to high import duties," he said.