"Gaspol" directive from Prabowo urges the Ministry of Agriculture to clean up subsidized fertilizer violations The President calls for uncompromising legal enforcement in the agricultural sector. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata / Red: Gita Amanda

REPUBLICA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that legal enforcement in the food sector is being carried out without compromise. This statement was made after he reported directly to President Prabowo Subianto regarding violations in the pricing of subsidized fertilizer. Amran conveyed that the President gave instructions for all ranks in the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and related agencies to take firm action against any form of violations that harm farmers and disrupt national food sovereignty. This attitude reflects the Head of State's commitment to agricultural governance reform. "We reported to the President, 'Mr. President, there is another violation.' His answer was simple, one word: decisive. Thank you, Mr. President," said Amran during a press conference at the MoA Headquarters in Jakarta, Wednesday (22/10/2025). He explained that the President's instructions cover comprehensive improvements in production, distribution, and ...