Economic Resources Indonesia is rich in natural resources but many remain unused. Agriculture with the low of 38% of labor force ; the service sector employs about 50%. Most of the economic resources found in Indonesia are rice,rubber ,soybeans,copra, palm oil ,tea,coffee, and peanuts. Forestry and fishing is also very important resources to Indonesia. Petroleum,liquid, natural gas, and manufactured goods acount for the bulk export earnings. The economy is hired by corruption ,poor rule of law, and the slow pace of privilazation.