Semarang\u2019s Mayor, Agustina Wilujeng, formally opened the 2026 Ramadan\nBazaar and coordinated Cheap Food Movement (GPM) across 177\nneighbourhoods, centred at the Semarang City Hall courtyard today. This\ninitiative represents the Semarang municipal government\u2019s commitment to\nmaintaining price stability and ensuring the availability of essential\ngoods for residents ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will intensify this cheap food movement right up until Eid. The\nhope is that prices will be controlled. Additionally, we are\ncollaborating with various stakeholders so that people have access to\nmeet their basic needs at affordable prices,\u201d Agustina stated in a\nwritten statement on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.<\/p>\n
The bazaar, running for two days on 11\u201312 March 2026, involves 37\ncorporate and corporate social responsibility tenants and 47 tenants\nrepresenting leading micro and small enterprises in Semarang. In\naddition to providing food products, the organising committee has\ndistributed 2,834 cheap foodstuff vouchers to residents through each\nsub-district.<\/p>\n
This action is undertaken as a practical step to ease the economic\nburden on residents amid fluctuations in global market prices. The\nmeasure also aims to provide ease for residents in accessing essential\ncommodities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have established 240 Cheap Food Movement distribution points, one\nof which is here and spread across 177 neighbourhoods. This is an effort\nto extend access to cheap food to the smallest points so that the price\ncontrol process becomes more effective,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
On this occasion, Agustina also emphasised the importance of the\npublic\u2019s role in maintaining inflation stability through wise shopping\npractices. She urged residents to avoid panic buying or excessive\npurchases, which can trigger product shortages and price increases in\nthe market.<\/p>\n
Beyond focusing on food, the event was also linked to the launch of\nthe BISMUDIK programme, which provides free mudik buses for Semarang\nresidents. The Semarang municipal government is providing seven bus\nfleets to help residents who wish to return to their hometowns\ncomfortably and safely. This programme demonstrates the government\u2019s\npresence in serving public transport needs during the Eid holiday\nperiod.<\/p>\n
\u201cBISMUDIK is part of the Semarang city government\u2019s effort to help\nmudik travellers so they feel comfortable and prosperous when facing\nEid,\u201d Agustina said.<\/p>\n
In line with the local government\u2019s efforts, the Head of Bank\nIndonesia\u2019s Regional Representative Office for Central Java Province,\nMohamad Noor Nugroho, also highlighted the importance of price control\nin Semarang. Given that Semarang\u2019s contribution to Central Java\u2019s\noverall inflation reaches 32.76 per cent, price stability in this city\nis key to regional stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe greatly appreciate the Mayor\u2019s efforts and the Price\nStabilisation Team\u2019s work in maintaining this stability. The public need\nnot panic because food supply is in adequate condition. Calm and\nrational shopping behaviour will greatly help us maintain price\nstability so that Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr can be carried out with full\ntranquillity,\u201d Noor concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/semarang-city-government-holds-coordinated-ramadan-bazaars-across-177-neighbourhoods-1773237135", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }