Jerry Sambuaga: After COVID-19 Availability Of Sufficient Goods, This Is What Must Be Maintained

JAKARTA - Slowly but surely, things are getting better along with the sloping of COVID-19. Indonesian Deputy Minister of Trade Dr. Jerry Sambuaga revealed that food prices are relatively stable and stock of goods is relatively stable.

When delivering the material entitled "Sinergi and Innovation in Maintaining Price Stability and Food Security," Jerry conveyed several points related to the condition of the Indonesian economy which reached a surplus, where the export value was greater than the import value.

"This achievement is a good thing in the midst of the struggle for the COVID-19 pandemic. Prices in the market are also relatively stable, although prices sometimes go up and down. Availability is also sufficient, and it must be maintained together with the government," said Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga at the 6th Anniversary of the Association of Indonesian Islands and Coastal Governments (ASPEKSINDO) at the Senayan Parliament Complex, Jakarta, August 11. He is optimistic about the future conditions in which pro-exported MSMEs, MSMEs have become good pillars. The proud Slogan made in Indonesia must be well supported and fully realized. After the material, Dr. Jerry Sambuaga officially opened the event with a gong beating and continued with a checkout of the UMKM yield from NTT by representatives from the Indonesian Navy III Ambassador as a memento.

ASPEKSINDO held its 6th Anniversary at the Senayan Parliament Complex, Jakarta, which was attended by a number of ambassadors from friendly countries, Secretary General Aspectsindo, Deputy Chairperson of Aspectsindo, Council of Aspectsindo Experts, Deputy Minister, Board of Trustees Aspectsindo, and several other regional heads.Aspectsindo Chairman, Dr. Andi Fajar Asti, S.Pd., M.Sc, said that Aspectsindo is always fully supported by the government to realize the good things that have been designed. "So Aspectindo will continue to provide the best," said Andi Fajar Asti when delivering his opening remarks, Friday 11 August. On that occasion, Prof. Dr. Ir. Rokhimin Dahriri, MS said that the islands and coasts are bigger, and of course we must contribute to building islands and coasts for the better. "If the economic sector is held in a balanced, sustainable manner, it will certainly run well and no one will be starving and will not be enjoyed by a handful of people," he said.

The 6th Hut with the theme Maritimes Continues to Advance for Advanced Indonesia, represented by cutting the cone and launching the Aspectsindo program for 2023 - 2024. Followed by the National Narratives hosted by Habib Muhammad Lutfi Bin Yahya. "We support and provide material to regenerate to the younger generation regarding maritime affairs, which must remain and be maintained to face a better future," said Habib Lutfi.

In the series of events that were packaged quite nicely, an open discussion was also held regarding the Consultation of Maritime Politics hosted by Rear Admiral TNI Dr. Ir. Abdul Rivai Ras, MM., MS., MS. (Expert Staff for Regional Sovereignty and Maritime Affairs), Prof. Dr. Ir. Rokhmin Dauri, MS (Former Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries), First Admiral of the Indonesian Armed Forces Dr. Aria Cakra Wibawa, M.Tr. (Han), GDAIS., MA., CTMP. (Kapoksahli Kogabwilhan I), Drs. Samsuddin A. (North Maluku Regional Secretary), H. HAliana, SE (Secretary General Aspectindo) and, Surya Candra (formant Deputy of ATR / BPN).

The event ended with the opening of the third batch of Indonesian Maritime Ambassador School, which was represented by an ID Card of the Maritime Ambassador and a photo together.

Maria Shevanda Christiani Putriyogatama as one of the elected representatives of Surabaya, East Java, is present wearing kebaya clothes as a symbol of her love for East Java custom. "I am very proud because I can stand here following a series of activities today, at the DPR Building," said Vanda, Maria Shevanda's nickname Christiani Putriyogatama. According to Vanda, not everyone can participate and attend this event. And he is grateful to be able to participate because of the results of his own efforts and the support of all parties involved. "I wear traditional clothes from East Java with a simple bun and make-up with the aim of showing the youths out there. That whoever you are, where you come from, does not rule out the possibility of making the highest possible achievements," he said.