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Dony Oskaria: West Sumatra Could Fall Into Poverty If Not Properly Managed

| | Source: REPUBLIKA Translated from Indonesian | Economy
Dony Oskaria: West Sumatra Could Fall Into Poverty If Not Properly Managed
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PADANG — West Sumatra has been struck by low economic growth of just 3.3 per cent, whilst inflation remains high at 6 per cent. This means expenditure is exceeding income.

“One of the remedies is to build industry, because the situation has already become critical,” said Dony Oskaria.

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