Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono, inspected the cheap staple food bazaar at the Kamal Muara Urban Village Head's Office, North Jakarta, Monday (3/18).

Alhamdulillah (Thank God), our current partners even involve community leaders and associations

Since the first cheap staple food program was implemented, around 50 cross-sector partners have been involved and supporting the program.

According to the Acting Governor, initially, the supporting partners for this program were the Jakarta Provincial Government's internal scope through related BUMDs, such as PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya, Perumda Dharma Jaya, Perumda Pasar Jaya, BUMN, other government agencies, private companies, and communities.

"Alhamdulillah (Thank God), our current partners even involve community leaders and associations. With residents becoming more concerned about each other, it proves that society and the government can directly work together to overcome various challenges. In this case, it is through providing affordable food for the community amidst the momentum of rising prices," he expressed, in the Jakarta Government's press release.

He hoped that the residents' involvement in smoothing the cheap staple food bazaar was increasing, thus it could be used as an example for other areas. The Jakarta Government also continues to prompt and open opportunities for other partners to participate in providing staple food packages at affordable prices.

"Thank you for the support of various parties for the smooth running of this activity. We also involve various parties to make partnerships in organizing cheap staple food activities. Various efforts will keep being intensified to maintain stable food prices, thus people can pray in peace," he added.

Jakarta KPKP Agency Head, Suharini Eliawati added the cheap staple food bazaar in Kamal Muara received a positive response, as residents were involved from the local fishermen's association who socialized this program. There was also assistance from PAM Jaya in facilitating staple food packages this time.

"We can see that the impact of community participation is felt. Particularly, for the community from the fishermen's association, figures are also involved in socializing this program with the surrounding community. We also appreciate the involvement of PAM Jaya, which also contributed to the community, such as making instant noodle products free for those who need them," she added.

The bazaar received appreciation from Nur (50), a resident of Kamal Muara. She felt helped because the difference in the price of the staple food packages was very noticeable and could save him the cost of daily necessities.

"Thank you to the Governor for holding it. We feel the benefits. With low prices, we easily prepare the costs of daily needs. Thank you once again," she closed.