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National 5 years ago

COVID-19: Batam wants restrictions like Jakarta - but for three months

The industrial city of Batam in Riau Islands has expressed its intention to implement large-scale social restrictions similar to those in force in Jakarta to flatten the curve of COVID-19 transmission. But unlike Jakarta, Batam is looking to keep the measures in place for three months.

City 5 years ago

Govt to give cash aid to 4.1 million people affected by COVID-19 in Greater Jakarta

"The beneficiaries will receive Rp 600,000 [US$37.11] per person [that is supposed to be sufficient] for three months," said Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Tuesday.

City 5 years ago

COVID-19: Govt to distribute social aid for Greater Jakarta residents

The social assistance is a part of the government’s social safety net programs valued at Rp 110 trillion (US$6.7 billion).

Business 5 years ago

Key food prices are surging after virus upends supply chains

Rice price posted a third straight monthly increase.

City 5 years ago

Jakarta secures food supply for Ramadan, Idul Fitri as COVID-19 stokes anxieties

“The food supply is enough for the needs leading up to Ramadan and through Idul Fitri,” Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said during an online video conference with Vice President Ma’ruf Amin on Thursday.

Business 5 years ago

Jokowi expects normal prices for staple foods as Ramadan approaches

The government plans to ensure the supply and distribution of staple foods to prevent prices from soaring ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Business 5 years ago

Staple foods safe, but masks, sanitizer gone from markets as consumer behavior shifts

Markets across Indonesia are seeing an uptick in demand for hygiene products, although staple food availability remains safe as people purchase supplies to last a longer period to follow the universal health advise of staying home.

National 5 years ago

COVID-19: Police impose limits on staple food purchases amid panic buying

The task force will limit every customer to a maximum of 10 kilograms of rice, 2 kg of sugar, 4 liters of vegetable oil and 2 boxes of instant noodles.

Business 5 years ago

Government expedites imports of staple needs to stabilize prices

The government is expediting imports of buffalo meat, garlic and sugar to stabilize prices in preparation for a surge in demand during this year’s Ramadan festivities that will start in late April amid the coronavirus outbreak, officials say.

Business 6 years ago

Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog

As some suggest the coronavirus outbreak may be behind the sharp rise in garlic prices, the competition watchdog is not having any of it, blaming importers instead.

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staple-food

COVID-19: Batam wants restrictions like Jakarta - but for three months

Govt to give cash aid to 4.1 million people affected by COVID-19 in Greater Jakarta

COVID-19: Govt to distribute social aid for Greater Jakarta residents

Key food prices are surging after virus upends supply chains

Jakarta secures food supply for Ramadan, Idul Fitri as COVID-19 stokes anxieties

Jokowi expects normal prices for staple foods as Ramadan approaches

Staple foods safe, but masks, sanitizer gone from markets as consumer behavior shifts

COVID-19: Police impose limits on staple food purchases amid panic buying

Government expedites imports of staple needs to stabilize prices

Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog

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