TNI AD Prakarsai Opens Thousands Of New Lands In Indonesia, Army Chief Of Staff: This Dangerous Food Problem In The Future
JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Maruli Simanjuntak said the opening of thousands of new lands in various regions in Indonesia initiated by the Indonesian Army was a strategic step for national food security. "The problem of food is quite dangerous going forward. Don't underestimate it, if our food is difficult," he said. The opening of thousands of new lands is also a follow-up to President Joko Widodo's direction to realize food independence. The food independence also anticipates that many countries close export routes. "It has been repeatedly conveyed by President Jokowi that countries have closed their exports. So even if we have money, we can't necessarily buy it. That's why we are really ready," he said.