Jokowi Visits The Market In East Kotawaringin To Make Sure The Food Price Is Stable

President Jokowi interacted with traders while visiting the Mentaya Shopping Center Market, East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan (Central Kalimantan), Wednesday (26/6/2024). BETWEEN/HO-Kris-Biro Press of the Presidential Secretariat

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited the Mentaya Shopping Center Market, East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan (Central Kalimantan), to ensure food prices are good and stable.

President Jokowi's visit to the district was a series of his two-day working visit to Central Kalimantan.

"I see very well, prices are good. Earlier onion 40 (ribu per kg), garlic 40 thousand, chicken 38 thousand, yes the same as in Java, good. What I saw was good. Chili was also 45 (one thousand per kg), cayenne pepper is also good, the same as in Java, good," said President Jokowi as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, June 26.

The President also ensured that the distribution of foodstuffs from Java to Kalimantan went smoothly. This is reflected in the stable price of basic commodities in East Kotawaringin even though the materials are supplied from Java.

"Earlier I saw the fact that the market price is still the same as in Java, meaning supply, distribution, transportation is smooth. I checked that for that. I was also surprised that the price was almost the same," he also said.

On this occasion, President Jokowi also provided capital assistance to a number of market traders. Rusdiana, one of the market cake traders, expressed her gratitude for the assistance she received.

"Alhamdulillah, this is the first time I have received (assistance), thank you very much. Hopefully he will be healthy and blessed, blessed," said Rusdiana.

President Jokowi also greeted and interacted directly with the people who packed the market. There are residents who ask for photos and some ask for signatures.

Abdul Wahab, a local resident who managed to get the President's signature, stated that his meeting with President Jokowi was a dream come true.

"It's really satisfying. Last night, frankly, I had a dream (meeting) with Mr. Jokowi, given Rp. 100,000. Thank God I had a shake with Mr. Jokowi," he said again.

Another resident, Bayu, is grateful to be able to take a photo with President Jokowi. This moment felt more special because he had the same date as President Jokowi.

"Photo with Pak Jokowi. Blessings for birthdays, right, our birthdays are the same. Very happy," said Bayu.