Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia After an Inspection at Wonogiri City Market, Wonogiri Regency, Central Java Province, February 1, 2024

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
The price of food is reasonable, based on my observation. Price of shallots is at 25 [thousands], what else, ah chilies’ price is 35 [thousands]; it declined from Rp100 [thousands] to Rp35 [thousands]. The price of rice slightly increases, indeed, but I’ve ordered Bulog [the State Logistics] to distribute rice from SPHP (Food Supply and Price Stabilization Agency) program to Wonogiri city market.

Journalist
(Inaudible)

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
The stock is secured; there’s no problem with that. There’s no problem with rice stock. We only need to intervene with the price.

Journalist
(Inaudible)

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
It is his right and I appreciate it, really appreciate it.

Journalist
(Inaudible) … the Cabinet…

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Maybe I’ll meet Pak Mahfud this afternoon.

Journalist
What is your statement about.. (inaudible)

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
It’s a part of democratic rights.

 (RAS/MMB)