The Minister of Trade (Mendag) Zulkifli Hasan said, the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is considered important for Indonesia's economic growth, especially for local MSMEs in the clothing sector. Therefore, Zulkifli Hasan, nicknamed Zulhas, promised to improve the textile industry sector in order to create more competitive MSMEs. "MSMEs in Indonesia have an important role for Indonesia's growth, especially MSMEs in the clothing sector. We will try to improve the textile industry sector so that local MSMEs can be more competitive," said Zulhas, Jakarta, Tuesday (31/1/2023).

MSMEs in Indonesia in the field of clothing according to Zulhas, are highly favored by most Indonesian people, especially millennials.

The more public interest in these MSMEs, the demand for raw materials for clothing such as textiles will certainly increase. In addition, he mentioned that the selection of high-quality raw materials could make the clothing industry in Indonesia able to compete with foreign products.

Therefore, high-quality textile raw materials are very important to support the progress of the clothing industry in Indonesia and local SMEs.

"Textile raw materials are very important for MSMEs, and if MSMEs get high-quality textile raw materials, Indonesia's competitiveness in the clothing industry will not be far behind. Or even, the quality of our clothing can compete in the international market," said Zulhas.

Zulhas hopes that the business continuity of MSMEs will remain stable, so that people's interest in fashion will not stop. The government will continue to strive to supply textile raw materials so that MSMEs and the clothing industry can live longer.