Jakarta Provincial Government Continues Cheap Market Program

In the last two months, Jakarta Provincial Government presented cheap staple food program in order to handle inflation rate and ease resident's necessity. This program will be continued up to ahead of fasting month. Residents' enthusiasm is increasingly high because they can get food needs at prices that are cheaper than the market and at an affordable location such as at urban village and sub-district offices.

A consistency that must be kept

"Residents' enthusiasm gives message to us that this program must be continued. A consistency that must be kept. Not only for residents, but also to stable inflation rate," said Acting Jakarta Governor Heru while visiting cheap market in Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Friday (2/23).

Heru explained during the program implementation in two months, the types of food needed by residents have also been increased, such as those from animal protein. This is because, apart from meeting food needs, the Jakarta Provincial Government also considers nutritional needs, so that children can get balanced nutrition.

Residents Flock Bulog Cheap Market in North Jakarta

"We also appreciate Regional Owned Enterprise Dharma Jaya for participating in the program to complete the nutrition from fish, chicken and meat. The nutrition is needed by the children and we're also declining stunting. Appreciation also for Pasar Jaya and Food Station. The cooperation must be enacted since our program is not ended yet," he explained.

Heru also guarantee the availability of various types of safe food needs ahead of the month of Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr this year. He appealed to residents to shop wisely and according to their respective household needs.

"Residents do not need to worry about price increases or the availability of food stocks. We in Jakarta are trying to secure supplies and adjust prices, so that they remain affordable for residents. One of our efforts, through the Cheap Basic Food Program, is consistently implemented," he closed.

As for information, one staple food package consists 5 kilograms of rice, 2 liters of cooking oil, sugar by one kilogram and flour 1 kilogram. The package is sold Rp 100,000. Residents are also able to buy animal protein products (egg, fish, chicken, and meat) with lower prices.