TARAKAN In an effort to keep the inflation rate under control ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1445 H, the Provincial Government of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) held a High Level Meeting of the Regional Inflation Control Team (HLM TPID) throughout North Kalimantan in 2024, in Tarakan.
Proactive Steps to Encourage Affordability of Prices Through Supply Availability and Smooth Distribution of Commodities Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1445 H was inaugurated directly by the Governor of Kaltara, Zainal A. Paliwang, Monday, March 25.
"The presence of all of us in the meeting is very good for us to be able to discuss together, discuss various strategic steps to maintain and control inflation levels in the regions," said Governor Zainal.
In addition, this HLM TPID meeting aims to improve effective communication between TPIDs throughout Kaltara as well as a proactive step in encouraging price affordability through supply availability and smooth distribution of Eid al-Fitr 1445 H.
The governor described data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in February 2024 The inflation of Kaltara year on year (yoy) was recorded at 2.33 percent with monthly inflation month to month (mtm) of 0.19 percent and inflation for the calendar year to date (ytd) of 0.24 percent.
"The Yogyakarta inflation rate of 2.33 percent put Kaltara in the 8th lowest position nationally," he said.
For the Regency category, Tanjung Selor with inflation of 1.96 percent occupies the 8th lowest position, and for the city category, Tarakan with inflation of 2.05 percent places it in the 7th lowest nationally.
Following up on the BPS data, Governor Zainal said, as an effort to reduce inflation to a low and stable level, support and cooperation from all existing stakeholders is needed.
"I hope that all stakeholders can always coordinate well in order to maintain price stability, especially in the holy month of Ramadan and welcome Eid al-Fitr 1445 H," said Zainal.
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