Indonesia aims for tighter curbs on import practice known as 'jastip'

Personal travel and social media used to sell and promote wares purchased abroad

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Bangkok's Pratunam clothing market is a popular shopping destination for Indonesians who take consumer items back home to sell. (Photo by Devin Jimie)

RANDY MULYANTO, Contributing writer

JAKARTA -- The practice of Indonesians paying compatriots to buy products for them when traveling abroad has become a lucrative business opportunity, boosted by the popularity of overseas goods promoted on social media.

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