"The volume is not in line. It should be one liter, but it is only 750 to 800 milliliters. This is a form of cheating that harms the people, especially during the month of Ramadan, when the demand for staple foods increases," he remarked during an inspection at the Lenteng Agung Market here on Saturday.
Apart from the issue with the volume, the selling price also exceeded the highest retail price (HET) set by the government. The packaging indicated a price of Rp15,700 per liter, yet the oil was sold for Rp18 thousand per liter.
In response to this finding, he emphasized that such practices were highly detrimental to the community and could not be accepted.
He demanded that companies found to have committed violations be immediately prosecuted and shut down.
Sulaiman highlighted the need for strict supervision of cooking oil distribution in the market to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.
He requested the Food Task Force and the Police's Criminal Investigation Agency to take swift action and enforce laws and regulations.
The minister emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to thwart such practices, as the government is committed to safeguarding the community's interests.
"I have coordinated with the head of the Police Criminal Investigation Agency and the Food Task Force. If there is evidence of violations, then these companies must be closed and their license revoked," he stated.
Related news: 41 businesses sanctioned for MinyaKita overpricing
Related news: Hoping MinyakKita oil to be made available across nation: association
Translator: Harianto, Kenzu
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
Copyright © ANTARA 2025
