Ariza Encourages People to Raise Awareness Towards Food Security

Jakarta Government is committed to make innovation and breakthroughs in maintaining food security in all regions of Jakarta. Jakarta Government through Jakarta KPKP Agency and Jakarta Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMDs) in Food Sector, namely PT. Food Station Tjipinang Jaya, Perumda Pasar Jaya, and PD. Dharma Jaya, build collaboration with stakeholders, business actors, and public to prepare and maintain food supply in accordance with the condition. Because a properly fulfilled food supply can maintain food price stability.       

Thank God, Jakarta Government and all ranks have worked hard to fulfill it

For this reason, Jakarta Vice Governor, Ahmad Riza Patria encouraged all people to increase awareness of food security in Jakarta, especially in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, since it is very important to maintain food price stability. He also supports various community activities in strengthening food security, both individual and group. It was conveyed when attending inauguration of Trade Community Center Pick Up initiated by Indonesia Food & Agriculture Council (IFAC) and Khalifa Incorporation, at Daarul Adzkaar Mosque, Karang Tengah Raya, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, on Saturday (3/20).

"We hope there will be efforts from various groups, communities, organizations that concern about food security. Jakarta Government welcomes this event, one of which is to share knowledge between Regional Government, Central Government, business actors, especially that related to food security. Through Jakarta KPKP Agency, we run various programs to strengthen food security in the community, such as intensifying socialization and trainings to every element of society as urban farmer activists," he said as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release.

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He hopes the inauguration of the first Trade Community Center Pick Up in mosque area entitled 'Sehat Sejahtera Pangan Indonesia' can be an important momentum during pandemic to awaken all elements of society to be more independent in facing various threats that lead to disaster. Therefore, he also encouraged all Jakarta Government officials to collaborate with community to concern about food security starting today for the future.

"Thank God, Jakarta Government and all ranks have worked hard to fulfill it. Today, IFAC and Khalifa Incorporation also helped to ensure the needs of basic necessities in Jakarta. It is a series of good activities. It will be the first and open other outlets in worship places, such as mosques, churches, temples, and others," he mentioned.

Besides, he also welcomed and appreciated Indonesia Food and Agriculture Council (IFAC) and Khalifa Incorporation for collaborating in building the future food security facilities while increasing Indonesia's competitiveness, initiating launch of #BangkitBersama Corona 'Sehat Sejahtera Pangan Indonesia', as well as holding inauguration of the first Trade Community Center Pick Up at Darul Adzkaar Mosque, South Jakarta.

"Congratulation on inauguration of Trade Community Center Pick Up. I hope its activities to run smoothly and continue to be government's partner in maintaining food security in Indonesia, especially Jakarta," he asserted.

For information, this inauguration event was also attended by South Jakarta Mayor, Isnawa Adji; IFAC Chairperson; Khalifa Incorporation Chairperson; Administrators of DKM and Daarul Adzkaar Mosque, Lebak Bulus; and Ulema and Community Leaders in South Jakarta.