"I have given instructions to the Coordinating Minister for Food, Minister of Trade, Minister of Agriculture, and all relevant ministers to guarantee the availability of staple foods and prevent speculative price increases," he said on Friday.
Prabowo said he had been closely monitoring fluctuations in food production and prices in recent weeks, stressing the importance of ensuring that the public has access to affordable food, particularly the most vulnerable groups.
He urged relevant agencies and institutions to work diligently to keep food prices affordable for all segments of society.
Prabowo also emphasized that the government will not only monitor the situation but also take decisive action to combat speculative practices in the market.
The measure aims to prevent individuals from exploiting the Ramadan period to earn unreasonable profits by excessively inflating prices.
The president also wished all Muslims in Indonesia a blessed fasting month and urged them to seek both physical and spiritual purification.
"May our worship be accepted by Allah SWT," he said.
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