The Ministry Of Trade Reveals The Impact Of Demonstration On The Distribution Of Basic Materials

Director General of Domestic Trade (PDN) of the Ministry of Trade Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) revealed that the demonstration that took place last week had an impact on the distribution of basic necessities. For example, rice, to cooking oil to consumers.

Director General of Domestic Trade (PDN) of the Ministry of Trade Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan said the demonstrations that have occurred in recent days have had little impact on the distribution of basic commodities.

"Of course (demonstration) there will be a slight impact on the distortion, but it's not significant," he said at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry for Food, Jakarta, Monday, September 1.

Iqbal said that in the near future the Ministry of Trade will invite suppliers, especially rice to discuss the distribution of basic commodities.

"However, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow we will invite all suppliers and bring them together with modern retailers," he said.

Di samping itu, Iqbal mengatakan Asosiasi Pengelola Pusat Belanja Indonesia (APPBI) juga akan memaksimalkan sejumlah aspek keamanan, terutama di pusar perbelanjaan.

“APPBI juga mengharapkan memaksimalkan aspek-aspek keamanan, terutamanya di pusat perbelanjaan dan kita setuju. Enggak hanya di pusat perbelanjaan, kan memang sudah tugasnya pemerintah untuk memastikan keamanan secara besar,” jelasnya.

In addition, Iqbal said the Indonesian Shopping Center Management Association (APPBI) would also maximize a number of security aspects, especially in shopping graves.

"APPBI also hopes to maximize security aspects, especially in shopping centers and we agree. Not only in shopping centers, it is the government's job to ensure large security," he explained.