TANJUNG SELOR - The North Kalimantan Police (Kaltara) held a cheap market for the public at the Tugu Cinta Damai Parking Lot, Tepian Kayan, Tanjung Selor, Bulungan Regency, Friday (13/3/2026).
The Regional Police Chief of Kaltara, Irjen Pol Djati Wiyoto Abadhy, accompanied by the Regent of Bulungan Syarwani, directly reviewed the implementation of the cheap market. In addition, the Regional Police Chief also attended a national zoom meeting led by the National Police Chief together with the Regional Police throughout Indonesia.
"This activity is part of the Polri Cheap Food Movement which is carried out simultaneously throughout Indonesia, including in Kaltara," said Inspector General Djati.
He explained that the cheap market held by Ditbinmas Polda Kaltara together with Polresta Bulungan provided a number of basic necessities at prices lower than market prices, including SPHP rice, granulated sugar, cooking oil, and eggs.
"Through this Cheap Food Movement, the National Police wants to help people get basic necessities at more affordable prices while maintaining the stability of food prices in the region," he said.
He added that the cheap market was also a step to anticipate a spike in the price of basic commodities, which usually occurs when demand increases ahead of religious holidays.
The implementation of the cheap market received a positive response from the public. Residents took advantage of the activity to buy basic necessities at a cheaper price than the market price.
"We hope that this activity can help the community while reducing the potential for an increase in the price of basic commodities in the market," he concluded.
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