"Transparent data is needed as a reference in taking a policy. We need transparent data on how much we produce and how much we need so that we can make correct calculation," the president said.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for transparent disclosure of data on onion supply, demand, consumption and production so that the government would take a correct policy.
"Transparent data is needed as a reference in taking a policy. We need transparent data on how much we produce and how much we need so that we can make correct calculation," the president told a press conference here on Wednesday.
He said that accurate data were needed from all sides including the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and the Ministry of Agriculture.
"We need to calculate carefully so that we would not make a wrong policy," President Yudhoyono added.
The president also urged all sides on the occasion, including big traders to help contribute to the state through the provision of food which was within the financial reach of the people.
"Invite all sides including big traders to create a good condition in the country so that our people could afford their daily consumption needs such as food," the head of state said.
The president also pointed out that the government would put in order food trade regulations in an effort to ensure food supply which was affordable by the people.
"This is because deviation in the food trading is still taking place," the president said.(*)
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