Dozens Of Matraman Residents Are Willing To Queue For Hours For Free Cooking Oil

One of the matraman residents lining up to get free cooking oil/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - Dozens of residents stormed the Matraman Police Headquarters to get cooking oil and necessities from the National Police on Monday, February 28, at noon.

The distribution of cooking oil and necessities were given to residents who had participated in the second and third doses of vaccination at the Matraman Police.

"I received food and oil assistance after taking the second dose of vaccine. I took the vaccine because I wanted to have a healthy body", Suryamah told reporters, Monday, February 28.

From observations at the location, hundreds of Matraman residents enthusiastically queued up for the second and third doses of vaccination. Residents are willing to queue while still implementing health protocols and maintaining social distance.

Matraman police chief, Commissioner Tedjo Asmoro, said his party provided cooking oil and necessities to attract people to take vaccinations. Moreover, recently, several residents are still having trouble getting cheap cooking oil.

"This is the last day. We provide necessities to the elderly who are present. Hundreds of residents have been vaccinated since February 24, we give them necessities", said Commissioner Tedjo when confirmed by VOI, Monday, February 28, afternoon.

The police chief said there were at least 50 more residents who took the vaccine and lined up for groceries today.

"Basic food and cooking oil are still difficult, so they are enthusiastic to attend. Vaccine doses two and three are for accelerating boosters in the East Jakarta area", he said.