In addition, sugar, cooking oil, instant processed foods, cakes and breads are certainly available in Jakarta

Amid the rapidly changing global health threat of coronavirus, the Jakarta Provincial Government ensures that the stock of food needs in Jakarta is safe. Therefore, citizens do not panic in response to the latest developments related to the virus.

"In addition, sugar, cooking oil, instant processed foods, cakes and breads are certainly available in Jakarta," expressed Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Agency Head, Darjamuni, Tuesday (3/3).

As for the availability of fresh agricultural, fishery and animal products is BUMD) in the food cluster is also sufficient.

"Fresh food supply is also certain to continue to flow in the Kramat Jati Fruit and Vegetable Market. While rice will be supplied from the Cipinang Rice Market," he explained.

He urged people to remain calm and not have to worry about the need for fresh food, as it will continue to be guaranteed its availability.

"We continue to coordinate with related units such as, PPPUKM agency, logistics agency, food entrepreneurs and food production centre areas to ensure the flow of food to Jakarta runs smoothly," he told.

Additionally, the agency is also about to monitor prices and joint stock of related units, either in traditional markets or supermarkets in Jakarta area.

"In order to enforce the rule of law, we will be together with the Polda Metro Jaya Police Special Crimes Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) and related units to do the handling if there is indication of hoarding, price play and fraud in food problems," he stated.

As for the information, the current garlic stock in BUMD is still around 750 tons and there will be an additional supply through the import mechanism reaching 18 tons. Then for the sugar, there will be an additional 2,300 tons of stock.