Dasco Requests Suspension of 105,000 Pickup Imports from India, Government and Parliament to Meet
Jakarta — The Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono stated that the government and parliament will meet to discuss the controversy surrounding the import of 105,000 pickup vehicles from India for the operations of Village/Subdistrict Red and White Cooperatives (KDKMP).
This statement came in response to a request from Deputy Chairman of Parliament Sufmi Dasco Ahmad to postpone the import plan.
“I convey the decision from Mr Sufmi Dasco Ahmad as a leader of the Indonesian Parliament requesting this postponement. We appreciate this and consider it an appropriate step to prevent further controversy,” Ferry said during the Rosi programme on Kompas TV on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
In addition to parliament, Ferry explained that his office has listened to views from various stakeholders including the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), the domestic automotive industry, and labour unions regarding the plan to import 105,000 pickup vehicles from India.
“They have asked for consideration that vehicle procurement could also accommodate the domestic automotive industry,” Ferry said.
“It is not merely about being cheaper, but also about maintaining and indeed developing our domestic automotive industry, both the industry and its workers,” he added.
President Prabowo, according to Ferry, wants the Village/Subdistrict Red and White Cooperatives to be supported by vehicles to facilitate their operations.
“The president has mandated that each Village/Subdistrict Red and White Cooperative be provided with operational vehicles, including trucks, pickups, and motorcycles. These are intended to facilitate the flow of goods from villages to outside areas and vice versa,” Ferry explained.
When met at Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Monday, 23 February 2026, Dasco stated: “I have already conveyed a message to the government to postpone the plan to import 105,000 pickup vehicles from India, given that the president is still abroad.”
According to Dasco, the postponement should continue until there is more detailed discussion of the plan with President Prabowo Subianto.
“Certainly when the president returns, he will discuss the details of the import. And certainly the president will also ask for opinions and assess the readiness of domestic companies. So we have already conveyed a message to postpone it first,” Dasco said.
It was previously reported that PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara (Persero) stated it was importing 105,000 vehicles from India for the operational needs of the Village/Subdistrict Red and White Cooperatives. The import consists of 35,000 4x4 pickup units from manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), and 35,000 4x4 pickup units and 35,000 six-wheel truck units from Tata Motors.