Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Inspection to Bululawang Market at Malang Regency, East Java Province, July 24, 2023
This morning I would like to check [food] prices as I did at other markets in Malang Regency. I find out the prices are very good here. I see that the price of chicken meat can be 34 thousand rupiahs. The price of shallot is 26 thousand rupiahs. It is cheap here. I think the prices are good because most of the commodities is produced in Malang Regency. Regarding inflation, it is under control and the supply is good.
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(Inaudible)
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Indeed, the three of us, Minister of Defense Pak Prabowo, Minister of SMEs Pak Erick Thohir, and I intend to visit PT Pindad because demand from export market for Pindad’s products is increasing sharply. Therefore, we will hold meeting with Chief Executive Officer, Main Commissioner and related officials to decide the future of PT Pindad. There is indeed a very large demand from abroad, for exports.
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President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
We come to Malang Regency to visit PT Pindad. PT Pindad is under the control of Minister of SMEs Pak Erick Thohir and Minister of Defense Pak Prabowo. It has nothing to do with your question.
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How about the scarcity of LPG gas, Pak? What is the cause?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
The LPG gas supply, particularly subsidized gas, is indeed limited in the field and it is only for underprivileged community. It should be underlined. So, regarding the scarcity of LPG gas, Minister of SMEs will answer because Pertamina is under his control. Just ask him.
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