Minister Calls for Regulation of Modern Retail Expansion in Villages

ANTARA – The Minister of Village and Underdeveloped Regional Development, Yandri Susanto, is encouraging the regulation of the expansion of modern retail outlets in villages. According to him, this step is necessary to strengthen village cooperatives and local businesses. Local governments are expected to manage the issuance of new permits in a more selective manner.

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