Indonesia’s thrifty window shoppers cast doubt on economic success story | Business and Economy News

Medan, Indonesia – Delima, a sales representative in Indonesia’s fourth-largest city, used to collapse the moment she got home after spending the whole day on her feet serving customers.

But recently, Delima, who works at a cosmetics store in one of Medan’s upscale malls, has felt like she has “nothing to do”.

“The mall is so quiet now, and when customers do come into the store, they have no intention of buying anything. They…