Malang, (malangkota.go.id) – Towards the end of 2022, the government through the Inspector General of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Irjen Kemendagri), Drs. Tomsi Tohir Balaw, M.Si reminded regional heads to be able to anticipate and control price fluctuations, as well as the potential for inflation. This was conveyed by Tomsi in the Regional Inflation Control Meeting which was held virtually at the Sasana Bhakti Praja Building, Jakarta, Monday (12/12/2022).
Based on weekly price development monitoring and evaluation data, it was stated that Indonesia's inflation rate fell from 5,71% in October to 5,42% in November 2022. Tomsi also stated that President Joko Widodo also continues to strive for this inflation to continue to fall as mandated by the president in the G20 Forum. Based on this data, cayenne pepper is a contributor to the increase in inflation rates both at the district/city level and at the provincial level.
However, with the potential for increased demand for several commodities ahead of Christmas on December 25 and New Year, Tomsi reminded regional heads, especially those that will celebrate Christmas on a large scale to be able to control price fluctuations. So as to minimize inflation.
"Our focus is related to the anticipation of the end of the year which is usually quite significant in causing an increase in inflation at the end of the year. Therefore, we ask all regional heads to anticipate it. Especially for areas that are quite large in celebrating Christmas and New Year. Because of the increase in demand for several types of food commodities," he continued.
Furthermore, Tomsi also hopes that all regional governments can make innovations, breakthroughs, new ideas to overcome inflation in their respective regions. He also added that the need for regions to immediately absorb regional spending budgets, and for regions that have not used Unexpected Assistance (BTT) to be able to utilize it.
"If the allocation allows, please (BTT) can be used. Then also including social assistance to be distributed optimally. In addition, considering that this has entered the second week of December at the end of 2022, in order to maximize the realization of the regional spending budget," he added again. (ayu/ram)
