Speaking after his oath-taking, Karding highlighted Barantin as a new institution established with shielding Indonesia from risky animals and plants that could transmit diseases or invasive organisms.
"The quarantine agency is a new institution expected to help preventing diseases carried by animals and plants, particularly those from overseas, for entering Indonesia," Karding told the press at the State Palace in Jakarta on Monday.
The quarantine supervision would be tightened, he said, while serving adequate efforts to maintain economic activities nationwide. Karding added strengthening the control should not hinder export and import activities, which are vital to the national economy.
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"We must stiffen the stakeout, but the point is to ensure that the approach does not disrupt any export and import shipment. Thus, we maintain such strict supervision will not delay the trade flows which could impact on our economy," Karding said.
Under his leadership, he added, Barantin would stronger the synergy with multiple institutions, particularly the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise at the Ministry of Finance, in pursuit of effective and balanced quarantine policies.
Karding further said his team will not focus solely on initiating new programs, pledging the continuation of ongoing initiatives while identifying areas for improvement.
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Translator: Maria/Fathur, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Fransiska Ninditya
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