Andhika Wasistho Backs MSMEs Over Alleged TikTok Shop Violations

Andhika Satya Wasistho, a member of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), has expressed full support for the actions taken by micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) actors who have fallen victim to alleged violations by the TikTok Shop platform. This support is considered crucial, given that Andhika is also known as an MSME activist.

During a Hearing (RDP) of Commission VII of the DPR RI discussing the issues affecting hundreds of thousands of MSME actors on the TikTok Shop platform, Andhika emphasised that this problem has persisted since 2022 and is of a very serious nature.

He stated that the alleged violations by TikTok Shop are clear, with significant losses estimated to reach approximately Rp3 trillion across Indonesia.

Andhika highlighted that during the period when funds were seized between 2022 and 2023, TikTok Shop did not yet possess a marketplace business permit from the Indonesian government. MSME actors became victims because their funds could not be withdrawn, even after the platform became active again following its temporary closure.

“I personally am also encouraging Commission VII to protect our MSME business partners,” he asserted.

Furthermore, Andhika proposed that Commission VII should not only hear from the Indonesian Advocates Association (Peradi), the Ministry of MSMEs, and MSME actors, but also summon representatives from TikTok and other e-commerce platforms. He believes this issue can be resolved if all involved parties are present.

“If this problem cannot be resolved, I personally will also push for Commission VII to establish a Working Committee (Panja),” he added.

Andhika emphasised that TikTok Shop is alleged to have violated Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection—specifically the principles of information transparency and fair treatment—as well as Government Regulation Number 71 of 2019 regarding the implementation of electronic systems and transactions.

Andhika Satya Wasistho’s support, as both a lawmaker and an MSME activist, is expected to encourage Commission VII of the DPR RI to take concrete steps, including the formation of a Working Committee (Panja), to ensure that the trapped MSME funds are returned promptly and that similar practices do not recur in the future.