Indonesian textile entrepreneurs are concerned that the government? proposal to increase the electricity basic tariff will push up manufacturing costs, according to a report citing Umar Achmad, chairman of the Pekalongan chapter of the Indonesian businessmen association.
The report by news provider Antara said textile businessman feel at threat following a fuel hike last year and new minimum wage legislation.
A handful of textiles companies have already been forced to axe workers, the report said.
