Indonesia's Jokowi Revises Import Regulation to Prevent Piles at Ports, Here Are the Provisions
Indonesian President Jokowi has revised the tightening import regulations previously issued by the Ministry of Trade.
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Indonesian President Jokowi has revised the tightening import regulations previously issued by the Ministry of Trade.
President Joko Widodo or Jokowi held an internal meeting on Friday afternoon to discuss the policy on import restrictions.
Jokowi emphasized the importance of food support from the government for citizens amidst rising global food prices.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the realization of rice imports was only less than five percent of the total national needs.
The restrictions on the imports of goods caused problems for many industries. They could become an opportunity for bribery and corruption.
Minister Zulhas explains that the carry-on import restriction policy was carried out to protect domestic consumers.
Commodity and currency observer Lukman Leong believes that the depreciation of the rupiah exchange rate will impact the increase in import prices.
Hundreds of kilograms of rice and cooking oil were found abandoned along a rat trail at the Entikong border area.
Bapanas stated that as of March 29, rice aid distribution had reached 95.41 percent.
Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that sago analog rice could be used as the main food substitute for rice.
State Logistics Agency Perum Bulog guaranteed that there will be enough rice for Ramadan and Eid 2024.
The Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) expresses support for the government's policy on carry-on import restrictions.
Customs must await a written decision by the Ministry of Trade before postponing the import restrictions, the agency said.
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) head Arief Prasetyo Adi said the government planned to import 22,500 tons of rice from Cambodia.
Bapanas says relaxation of the retail price ceiling (HET) of premium-quality rice is aimed at securing stock availability of the commodity in markets
Zulhas stated that he is still reviewing the evaluation or revision of Minister of Trade Regulation Number 36 of 2023 concerning the Import Policy.
Director General of Food Crops Suwandi claimed that the corn harvest is abundant which could halt corn imports.
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The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Trade has begun implementing rules regarding restrictions on imported goods.