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        "msgid": "dpd-chairman-urges-government-to-mitigate-middle-east-conflict-impact-1773406466",
        "date": "2026-03-13 18:45:00",
        "title": "DPD Chairman Urges Government to Mitigate Middle East Conflict Impact",
        "author": "Cahya  Mulyana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The chairman of Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) Sultan Baktiar Najamudin has warned the government to take immediate mitigation measures against the escalating Middle East conflict, which threatens domestic economic stability and food security ahead of Eid 2026. With annual inflation reaching 4.76% as of February 2026 and the state budget deficit at Rp135.7 trillion, the DPD chairman emphasised the need for careful fiscal management, strengthened regional food production, and stable distribution networks to prevent supply chain disruptions. He also called for enhanced infrastructure and transportation services to ensure safe and comfortable travel for millions of Indonesians during the Eid holiday period.",
        "content": "<p>The chairman of Indonesia\u2019s Regional Representative Council (DPD RI),\nSultan Baktiar Najamudin, has warned the government to take immediate\nmitigation measures against the escalating Middle East conflict, which\nthreatens to destabilise the domestic economy. He stressed that global\ngeopolitical tensions could disrupt food availability and purchasing\npower ahead of the Eid 2026 celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The statement was delivered during the 8th plenary session of the\n2025-2026 parliamentary term held at the Nusantara V Building,\nParliamentary Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday (13 March).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Middle East turmoil is an alarm for all nations. The government\nmust act immediately on mitigation so that rising food prices do not\nburden citizens celebrating Eid,\u201d said Sultan.<\/p>\n<p>The senator from Bengkulu highlighted the annual inflation figure of\n4.76% as of February 2026 as a warning signal for household economic\nresilience and small and medium-sized business operators in the regions.\nThis situation is increasingly challenging given the state budget\ndeficit, which has reached Rp135.7 trillion.<\/p>\n<p>Sultan emphasised the need for exceptionally careful and tactical\nfiscal management from both central and regional governments to maintain\nsupply chain integrity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith inflation at 4.76%, the key is strengthening regional food\nproduction and distribution stability. Supply chains must not be\ndisrupted amidst global uncertainty,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond economic issues, Sultan urged the government to ensure\ninfrastructure readiness and transportation services. Given the\npredicted sharp increase in public mobility during Eid 1447 Hijri,\ninter-agency coordination was deemed crucial to guarantee the safety and\ncomfort of travellers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur objective is singular: ensuring millions of travellers can\nreturn home safely and comfortably without being burdened by surging\nprices of essential goods,\u201d Sultan added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpd-chairman-urges-government-to-mitigate-middle-east-conflict-impact-1773406466",
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