Legislator urges strengthening of private sector to safeguard national economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - House of Representatives member Robert Joppy Kardinal has stressed the importance of the private sector’s role in maintaining national economic stability amid global turbulence stemming from geopolitical conflicts and disruptions to the global supply chain.
According to him, collaboration between the government and the private sector is the key to strengthening the national economy’s fundamentals, especially as the world faces prolonged uncertainty.
The Commission X member of the House of Representatives, in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday, highlighted ongoing global conflicts in various regions, including the Middle East, which he assessed as directly impacting global economic stability.
“These wars disrupt the global supply chain. Even after the conflicts end, the economic recovery process will not be instantaneous and will require a long time,” he said.
In such conditions, he added, the creativity and innovation of business actors become determining factors in ensuring they can survive and grow amid market pressures.
Previously, at the opening of Sanwa Group’s latest showroom and outlet in the Serpong area of South Tangerang, Banten, he viewed the company’s expansion as a concrete example of how business actors can still grow and contribute amid global economic pressures.
“No matter how small the business that is opened, its impact is very significant on job absorption. This helps the government keep the wheels of the economy turning,” he said.
On that occasion, Robert also appreciated the company’s product innovations, which he deemed environmentally friendly, particularly the use of aluminium materials as a substitute for wood in doors and windows, thereby helping to reduce dependence on wood and ultimately preserving forests and ecology.
He assessed that such innovative products have the potential to enter government strategic programmes, such as the ongoing three million houses construction initiative.
With the global economy still volatile, Robert emphasised that synergy between the government and the private sector must continue to be strengthened so that the national economy remains resilient.
He is optimistic that with the right collaboration and sustainable innovation, the private sector will become the main driver in maintaining Indonesia’s economic growth amid global pressures.
Meanwhile, Sanwa Group Director Patricia L stated that the opening of the outlet in Serpong not only aims to expand the market but also to create more job opportunities for communities in various regions.
According to her, the products offered at the outlet are closely linked to national development programmes, particularly in the housing sector.
“We hope to contribute to government programmes, including the millions of houses construction, by providing quality and efficient materials,” she said.
She added that the company collaborates with local business actors and SMEs in its business chain, from distribution to raw material supply.