Moeldoko Wants Durian Bangka Belitung Globally

Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko planted superior durian seeds of the Super Copper type and a typical architecture of the Bangka Belitung Islands, Friday, January 12.

TANJUNG PANDAN - Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko consistently promotes local superior commodities, including one of which is durian fruit typical of various regions in Indonesia. He also hopes that local Indonesian durian can worldwide compete with durian from Thailand and Malaysia.

According to him, Indonesia is a country with a soil contour and good weather conditions. This advantage should be used as an opportunity to produce superior commodities, especially in the field of horticultural agriculture.

"Indonesia is a tropical country that has various fruit commodities that may not be owned by other countries. There are only a few commodity similarities in Southeast Asian countries. But still, do not let the world market be controlled by other countries. Indonesia must also be able to compete," said Moeldoko, Saturday, January 14.

Previously, the retired TNI general, nicknamed the Tani Commander, planted durian Bawor seeds in Pekalongan, Central Java, last December. This time on the sidelines of his official visit to Pangkalpinang, Prov. Bangka Belitung, on Friday (12/1) yesterday, Moeldoko again planted superior durian seeds of Super Tembaga type and a typical exception of the Bangka Belitung Islands on an area of 3.5 hectares in Petaling village.

Especially the Super Copper variant, this durian is famous for its orange yellow color such as copper. In addition, durian Super Copper fruit meat is very thick with a soft texture.

"This super copper variant is a very famous variant of Bangka Belitung. For this reason, this commodity needs to be developed because it has very high economic value," added Moeldoko.

The Presidential Chief of Staff is also committed to continuing to promote superior commodities in the regions, including horticultural agricultural products, to encourage the economic development of the community.

"So that in the end, we are also known as producing and exporting countries. We show that not only Thailand can sell world-quality durians," concluded Moeldoko.