TNI AD Prakarsai Opens Thousands Of New Lands In Indonesia, Army Chief Of Staff: This Dangerous Food Problem In The Future

Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak gave an explanation regarding the national food security program at Pandawa Beach, Badung Regency, Bali, Friday (26/4/2024). ANTARA/Rolandus Nampu

JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Maruli Simanjuntak said the opening of thousands of new lands in various regions in Indonesia initiated by the Indonesian Army was a strategic step for national food security. "The problem of food is quite dangerous going forward. Don't underestimate it, if our food is difficult," he said. The opening of thousands of new lands is also a follow-up to President Joko Widodo's direction to realize food independence. The food independence also anticipates that many countries close export routes. "It has been repeatedly conveyed by President Jokowi that countries have closed their exports. So even if we have money, we can't necessarily buy it. That's why we are really ready," he said.

Karena itu, TNI AD siap untuk mewujudkan program kemandirian pangan tersebut.Bahkan di lingkup TNI AD, Maruli sendiri telah memerintahkan setiap Komando Daerah Militer untuk memiliki lahan pangan."Kami membuka banyak lahan, sudah berapa ribu kami buka. Kami sudah memerintahkan di tiap-tiap kodam/kodim agar punya punya lahan pangan" tandasnya.