Check Prices Of Basic Materials At Temenggoeng Market, Central Kalimantan, Jokowi: Same As In Java

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited Temenggoeng Djaja Karti Market, East Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan Province (Kalteng), Thursday (27/6/2024). BETWEEN/HO-Biro Press of the Presidential Secretariat

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reviewed the prices of basic commodities and provided assistance to traders at Temenggoeng Market, Djaja Karti, East Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan (Central Kalimantan), Thursday 27 June.

During the visit, President Jokowi highlighted price stability as a positive indicator of an effective distribution system.

"Yes, good prices, for example, chicken cut Rp. 38 thousand (per kg), then garlic shallots Rp. 35 thousand-Rp. 40 thousand (per kg). Then cooking oil Rp. 16 thousand (per liter). I think it's the same as in Java, good prices," said President Jokowi in a press statement on the sidelines of reviewing Tamiang Layang Hospital, Thursday, June 27, confiscated by Antara.

The President also observed the price equality between Kalimantan and Java which indicates the good distribution and transportation to markets throughout the region. The President also saw that the stock of basic commodities in the market was still maintained.

"If the price is like that (stable) it means the stock is there. If the stock is running low, the price will definitely go up immediately," he said.

Temenggoeng Djaja Karti Market, which serves the local community with various basic needs, became the center of a meeting between the President and local traders. On that occasion, the President also provided capital assistance to a number of traders.

"Alhamdulillah, I am happy. To increase capital," replied Ratiani, one of the vegetable traders, when asked about the use of aid received.

Another trader, Wahyu, also felt the same joy. The man who sells pentol snacks every day admits that he will use some assistance for family needs.

"Pak Jokowi is healthy. Thank you very much for the help," he also said.

The President's visit to Temenggoeng Market, Djaya Karti, not only focused on evaluating prices and distributions, but also as a form of the government's direct presence and support for local communities in Central Kalimantan.

This visit also emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the stability and economic welfare of its citizens.

Also accompanying President Jokowi during a visit to the market were Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Head of the National Food Agency Arief Prasetyo Adi, Governor of Central Kalimantan Sugianto Sabran, and Acting Regent of East Barito Indra Gunawan.