Amran Ensures Stock of Nine Staple Foods Sufficient Ahead of Ramadhan Market operations are carried out throughout Indonesia, not only in Jakarta. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata / Red: Gita Amanda

Published Feb 20, 2025

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A meeting was held by several stakeholders to discuss the supply and pricing of essential foods for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2025. The Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaeman, confirmed that the supply of nine staple foods, including rice, meat, and cooking oil, is more than sufficient. The government has urged entrepreneurs to sell at prices below the Highest Retail Price to maintain stability. Market operations will be conducted across Indonesia to ensure the availability and stability of prices for these essential foods, particularly during the national religious holidays. Initial operations will focus on major cities in Java, with plans to expand to other areas. Pos Indonesia has been tasked with distributing these necessities and ensuring they are not resold.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Several stakeholders have just held a limited coordination meeting (rakortas) regarding the supply and prices of staple foods ahead of the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2025. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaeman ensured that supplies are safe. The nine staple foods include rice, meat, cooking oil, shallots, garlic, chilies, sugar, eggs, and chicken. "We conclude that the stock of staple foods is sufficient, even more than sufficient," said Amran, in a press conference at his office in Jakarta, Wednesday (2/19/2025). He gave an example, specifically for rice, the stock at Perum Bulog is still high. Around 2 million tons. Then the price is still stable. Regarding prices, the government has asked all entrepreneurs to sell their food prices below the Highest Retail Price (HET). In order to maintain stable supply and prices, various food stakeholders will hold market operations. "Market operations are carried out throughout Indonesia, not only ...

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