War of Opinion on The Closure of TikTok Shop

In this rapidly developing era, humans are very dependent on technology, especially in various aspects of life, including buying and selling, namely through online shop platforms. On Wednesday, September 4, 2023, Tiktok Shop was officially removed by the government as Social Commerce in Indonesia. The closure of Tiktok Shop has become a controversy for some people. The issue heated up when Tanah Abang Market traders asked the government to close other E-Commerce because it was considered to affect their income. People who saw this incident also gave their opinions. Some parties support the closure of Tiktok Shop because it is considered to be able to help non-onlineshop businesses or Indonesia UMKM. This can help reduce the unemployment rate, provide income to local merchants, and can strengthen the economic structure at the community level. On the other hand, people who oppose the closure of Tiktok Shop and the action of Tanah Abang Market traders think that local traders should learn and adapt to the digital era in order to remain competitive in the online business environment. In addition, more efficient and innovative E-commerce is needed in today's digital era.