Jokowi Blusukan To Airmadi Market Checks Food Price

Indonesian President Joko Widodo distributed t-shirts to residents while visiting Airmadidi Market, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, Thursday (19/1/2023). BETWEEN/HO-Biro Press of the Presidential Secretariat

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) blusukan checked the price of basic necessities and greeted residents at Airmadi Market in North Minahasa, North Sulawesi (Sulut), Thursday 19 January.

Based on a press release via Antara, the President went around greeting traders to distribute basic food social assistance (bansos) and cash assistance and check the prices of basic necessities.

"Usually, checking prices, especially the prices of basic necessities, rice, oil. I think North Sulawesi is in stable condition, inflation is also very well maintained at 4 percent in Manado City and its surroundings, I think it is very good," said Jokowi.

When they were about to enter the car to continue their journey, it was seen that thousands of people filled the road.

Seeing the narrow road because it is filled with people who will cause the vehicle to move slowly, the President then chooses to walk while sharing T-shirts.

After walking for 30 minutes, the President entered the vehicle to continue his journey to the Kuwil Kawangkoan Dam.

Also accompanying the President when visiting Airmadi Market were Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, Governor of North Sulawesi Olly Dondokambey, and North Minahasa Regent Joune JE Ganda.