The once bustling Tanah Abang market is now starting to lose customers. This is due to the presence of E-Commerce giant Tik Tok Shop which makes consumers prefer to shop online by considering various advantages. Merchants, who have seen a drop in income have been demanding the government to shut down the platform citing unfair competition and an influx of imported goods at cheaper prices that are often illegal. From the merchants' perspective, they claim customers are lured by the convenience of the platform as well as the much cheaper prices. TikTok Shops pose a threat to local businesses by undermining fair competition and damaging the quality of products available to consumers. In response to this, what is the most appropriate solution? Should TikTok shops be shut down, or should Tanah Abang merchants keep up with the times by starting to use E-Commerce platforms as well? The second solution is the most likely to be done. In this modern era, the world is moving fast. If we don't keep up with the times, then we will be left behind and Indonesia will not progress. So, don't reject technology but adapt to technology to make your life easier.
