President Prabowo Subianto has directed his administration to prioritize stabilizing prices and ensuring the availability of essential commodities in anticipation of increased demand during the upcoming New Year holidays.
New Year Holiday Preparations
The directive was issued during a limited cabinet meeting held Sunday, December 14, at the President’s residence in Hambalang, Bogor District, West Java, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
The meeting focused on preparations for the Christmas and New Year period, specifically addressing food security and the prices of basic goods. President Prabowo instructed relevant ministries and agencies to maintain price stability nationwide.
Discussions also included updates on national economic developments, customs and taxation services, and their impact on goods distribution and public purchasing power.
Economic Stimulus Measures
To encourage economic activity during the holiday season, the government announced measures to lower fees for toll roads, flights, trains, sea travel, and public facilities.
The government is concurrently distributing Direct Cash Aid (BLT) from October to December as part of an economic stimulus package. The BLT program is projected to benefit 30 million families in need of financial assistance.
The cabinet meeting followed President Prabowo’s assessment tour of post-disaster conditions in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Attendees at the meeting included Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as well as ministers for Energy and Mineral Resources, Housing and Settlements, and Forestry.
Wijaya emphasized the President’s commitment to ensuring adequate preparations for the expected increase in public mobility and consumer spending as the year concludes.
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