Bandung, West Java, Sept. 14 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has assured market protection and facilitation for local labor-intensive industries, particularly textiles and footwear.

Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri emphasized that the ministry continues to encourage and support local labor-intensive sectors, noting that footwear and textiles remain core export-oriented commodities for Indonesia.

"The Trade Ministry is committed to assisting and ensuring market stability so local manufacturers can sell their products both domestically and abroad through our assistance programs," Dyah said during a visit to a shoe factory in Bandung, West Java, on Monday.

She highlighted protective measures for domestic products, s...