Governor promises rice supply safe

Governor promises rice supply safe

JAKARTA: The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) may not increase
national rice stocks, but the people of Jakarta have no reason to
worry about rice shortages, Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday.

"In its history, Jakarta has never been short of rice. We have
always found a way to meet demand," he was quoted by Antara as
saying.

The head of Bulog in Jakarta, Rito Angky, said earlier the
city's rice stocks stood at 3,474 tons, far below the
10,000 tons that is generally considered safe. Stocks are
expected to dwindle even further in January and February.

The governor, however, promised that stock would be
replenished.

"It is absurd to think we will just do nothing, so people
should not be concerned by this. We will resolve the problem
before there is a rice crisis." --JP