Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia after the Inspection of Lawang Agung Traditional Market, North Musi Rawas Regency, South Sumatra Province, May 30, 2024

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
The price situation is good. I noted that cayenne pepper is still available for Rp55,000, green and red chili at Rp50,000, garlic at Rp40,000, and onion at Rp45,000. The price remains stable.

Journalist
Regarding the traditional market, Sir, is special attention being paid to renovating traditional markets in North Musi Rawas regency?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
As for the hospital, it is already done.

Journalist
How about this traditional market, Sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Be patient. My visit here certainly has a purpose. Later, the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing will carry out inspections.

Journalist
(Your thoughts on) KPK’s commissioner selection committee formation deadline is in June…

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
I signed that yesterday before departing. There are nine names there, but I don’t remember them.

Journalist
(How many members are there) from government elements, sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
I don’t know the ratio of members, be it from the Government element or professional, but I think it must be 50:50.

Journalist
Sir, your comment on the case of Vina, the one that went viral?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Pardon?

Journalist
Your comment on Vina’s case, Sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Please ask the Chief of Police. I stated that the case should be properly monitored and transparent, and there should be no cover-up. As for the KPK selection committee, please ask Minister of State Secretary. Nevertheless, I signed it yesterday before departing.

(GWH/MUR)