West Java Governor: Garment Layoffs Part of Business Cycle, New Jobs Available

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has characterized the recent mass layoffs in the garment industry as a typical part of the business cycle. Responding to viral social media videos showing tearful workers from PT Namnam Fashion Industries in Cimahi losing their jobs, Mulyadi explained that labor-intensive sectors like garment manufacturing are prone to such fluctuations. He noted that companies reaching their break-even point might relocate production to regions with cheaper labor, a common practice globally. "Garment is always a problem. The sector is usually labor-intensive. Labor-intensive companies are generally like that," Mulyadi stated. He differentiated this from capital-intensive industries, which typically involve long-term investments. Mulyadi advised garment workers to understand that industry locations can change over time, as these companies are not permanent fixtures. However, he reassured the public that ample job opportunities still exist across West Java. "There are many new jobs today. Many jobs are open in West Java. Today, industries are starting to grow, industrial areas are starting to grow," he said, highlighting the province's expanding industrial landscape and emerging businesses.

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Garment is always a problem. The sector is usually labor-intensive. Labor-intensive companies are generally like that.