The Minister Of Trade Ensures That The Supply Of Rice In Jambi With A Cheap Food Movement

Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan during the Cheap Food Movement in Jambi, Saturday (23/9/2023). (ANTARA/Tuyani)

JAMBI - Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan guarantees that the Cheap Food Movement is carried out every day to ensure the availability and price of rice that is affordable to the public.

"It's hot, Bulog, the Ministry of Trade has activities for the Cheap Food Movement every day, so if people want cheap rice, the rice is good," said Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan in Jambi as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, September 23.

Zulhas emphasized that according to President Joko Widodo's direction, the Ministry of Trade and related parties must move quickly to reduce rice prices.

His party instructed governors, regents and mayors to carry out market operations. In front of the community, Zulhas emphasized that there was an operation of the Bulog rice market, which was guaranteed with the highest quality of Rp. 11 thousand for the Java, Bali and Sumatra regions.

"There is a large stock in Bulog of around 1.6 million tons and it will continue to grow," he said.

The public is asked not to worry about lack of rice, because his party has confirmed the availability of rice. So that people do not need to store excessive rice at home.

"We have a lot of rice, a lot of supplies," he said.

Meanwhile, during his working visit to Jambi, the Ministry of Trade distributed rice aid to the community.

From September to November 2023, the Government provided 10 kilograms of rice food assistance to 21.5 million beneficiary families throughout Indonesia.

Meanwhile, in Jambi Province, the distribution of food aid for government rice reserves phase II in 2023 has rolled out.

The rice assistance is addressed to 119 thousand beneficiary families who each get 10 kilograms for three months.