Ganjar Pranowo Promises Cheap Meat Prices If Elected As President Of The Republic Of Indonesia In The 2024 Presidential Election

Indonesian Presidential Candidate Ganjar Pranowo (right) when giving a speech at the declaration of support for the Mie and Bakso Traders Association (Apriso) at GOR Satria, Semarang City (photo: dock. intermediate)

The Presidential Candidate for the Republic of Indonesia, Ganjar Pranowo, is committed to lowering beef prices if elected in the 2024 Presidential Election. He made this promise when he met the Mie and Bakso Traders Association (Apriso) in Semarang City, Central Java.

During a meeting at GOR Satria, Monday, January 1, Ganjar stated, "God willing, if the mandate from the people falls to Ganjar-Mahfud, we will do that." The former governor of Central Java for two periods emphasized that handling the problem of meat prices will start from upstream, focusing on cow breeding.

"So, when we talk about the needs of the people, meatball traders, this will be homework so that we can do it upstream. It's time to raise cows," he said, quoted from Antara.

Ganjar explained his plan to ensure beef stock without relying on animal imports from countries with the threat of disease.

"Breeding (bidding) does not only buy most (animals) from Australia or once wanted from Argentina and India. The threats of zoonosis for cows are indeed dangerous, especially mouth disease and nails," he added.

In addition, Ganjar also highlighted the challenges of entrepreneurs who are reluctant to be involved in efforts to achieve cheap meat prices.

"If there are good people who want to help, how come they can't. I have to ask questions, what's wrong? Usually those who are already established do not want to be investigated," said Ganjar.