Jakarta Govt Urged to Anticipate Price Surges Ahead of Nataru

Jakarta Council (DPRD) Commission B Member, Muhammad Taufik Zoelkifli (MTZ), reminded the Jakarta Provincial Government to ensure the availability of staple commodities ahead of the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) celebrations.

"Don't let food prices skyrocket,"

He urged the government to keep staple commodity prices stable to prevent sudden spikes that could burden residents.

"Don't let food prices skyrocket, making it difficult for residents," he asserted, Thursday (12/18).

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Besides the food sector, MTZ also asked the Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) to ensure the readiness of public transportation services, considering that people's mobility is expected to increase during the Nataru holidays, especially around the New Year celebration.

"During religious holidays, Jakarta is usually relatively quiet. However, the New Year moment still needs attention," he added.

In addition, MTZ highlighted the potential for extreme weather that often occurs toward the year-end. He hopes the Jakarta Government can take anticipatory and mitigation measures to prevent flooding in several areas of the city.

"With increasing rainfall, the potential for flooding persists at various locations. I urge the local government to focus on prevention and ensure swift action if flooding happens," he stated.