Around 300 residents of the coastal port of Tanjung Priok and loading and unloading workers (TKBM) stormed the sale of cheap rice held by the Tanjung Priok Port Police on Thursday, August 14, 2025, afternoon.
Residents flocked to buy rice in the activities of the cheap food movement carried out by the National Police for the community.
"So this is a directive for the port community, TKBM (loading and unloading workers), truck drivers, TKBM organization forums and the people of Tanjung Priok Port to get cheap rice. One person can buy one time with a share of 5 kilograms," said Tanjung Priok Port Police Chief, AKBP Dr. Martuasah Tobing at the location, Thursday, August 14, 2025.
In the process of purchasing cheap rice, the Police Chief said there were no special requirements. Residents only bring Rp 55 thousand to get 5 kilograms of rice with good premium quality for health.
"There is no requirement, just replace the money. Bring Rp 55 thousand to replace the 5 kilograms of rice. No problem, you can (buy it every day). We invite the public, please buy the rice," he said.
The police chief appealed to residents of Tanjung Priok Port, please attend and come to the Police Headquarters and Mapolsek to be able to buy the cheap rice provided.
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"Today the enthusiasm of the residents is very crowded, there are 300 people who come and a few queues. This rice is premium quality," he said.
This activity received a positive response from a number of residents of Tanjung Priok Port who came to buy rice.
According to Asep (42), he was greatly helped by the cheap food movement. After receiving information, the man who was a resident of Cilincing immediately went to the Tanjung Priok Port Police Headquarters.
"Alhamdulillah, it was helped, I usually buy kilos and liters, the liter is already Rp. 17 thousand. This is only Rp. 55 thousand per five kilos, I bought 2 bags, thank God," said Asep, carrying 2 bags of rice.
Asep hopes that this cheap food activity will continue so that the community's needs can be met and more efficiently.
"There is a need for routines because it helps us with limited funds, especially with a lot of needs," he said.
The same thing was said by Heriawati. According to him, cheap food activities really help his family.
"Because rice price shops are rising. Usually buy 5 kg for Rp. 80 thousand. Thank God it is less efficient, it is enough to help with food. You want it to continue once a month," concluded the woman who used to buy 20 kg of rice to meet her family's food needs in one month. that.
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