President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), on Wednesday, visited Mentaya Market in East Kotawaringin District, Central Kalimantan, for a first-hand review of the prices of basic commodities.
"The prices are very good. Shallots are offered for Rp40 thousand (US$2.43) per kilogram, garlic for Rp38 thousand (US$2.31) per kg, and chillies for Rp45 thousand (US$2.74) per kg. The commodities are being sold at prices similar to those offered on Java Island," he remarked.
As cited from his secretariat's statement received in Jakarta, Jokowi noted that the stable prices reflect the smooth distribution of food commodities from Java Island to Kalimantan Island.
"Based on my review, the market is selling commodities at prices similar to those in Java. This signifies that the distribution of stocks has been running smoothly," he pointed out.
The president also made the most of his visit to hand out business capital assistance to several local merchants.
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Rusdiana, one of the assistance recipients, praised the head of state for the aid and wished him health and blessings.
"Thank God, I have never received such aid before. Thank you very much. I hope the president will remain healthy and blessed," she stated.
Moreover, Jokowi directly interacted with visitors at the market and accepted their requests for pictures and autographs.
Abdul Wahab, a local who managed to get Jokowi's autograph, said he dreamed about meeting with the president.
Meanwhile, another visitor named Bayu admitted feeling elated over having the opportunity to take a picture with the head of state.
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi, Central Kalimantan Governor Sugianto Sabran, and East Kotawaringin District Head Halikinnor accompanied President Jokowi during the agenda.
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"The prices are very good. Shallots are offered for Rp40 thousand (US$2.43) per kilogram, garlic for Rp38 thousand (US$2.31) per kg, and chillies for Rp45 thousand (US$2.74) per kg. The commodities are being sold at prices similar to those offered on Java Island," he remarked.
As cited from his secretariat's statement received in Jakarta, Jokowi noted that the stable prices reflect the smooth distribution of food commodities from Java Island to Kalimantan Island.
"Based on my review, the market is selling commodities at prices similar to those in Java. This signifies that the distribution of stocks has been running smoothly," he pointed out.
The president also made the most of his visit to hand out business capital assistance to several local merchants.
Related news: Staple goods' prices stable at E Kalimantan's Merdeka Market: Jokowi
Rusdiana, one of the assistance recipients, praised the head of state for the aid and wished him health and blessings.
"Thank God, I have never received such aid before. Thank you very much. I hope the president will remain healthy and blessed," she stated.
Moreover, Jokowi directly interacted with visitors at the market and accepted their requests for pictures and autographs.
Abdul Wahab, a local who managed to get Jokowi's autograph, said he dreamed about meeting with the president.
Meanwhile, another visitor named Bayu admitted feeling elated over having the opportunity to take a picture with the head of state.
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi, Central Kalimantan Governor Sugianto Sabran, and East Kotawaringin District Head Halikinnor accompanied President Jokowi during the agenda.
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Translator: Benardy F, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga
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