Inspection at Koja Market at Start of Ramadan: Findings of Metro Police SABER Task Force
Jakarta — The Clean Sweep Task Force (SABER) for Price Violations, Food Safety and Quality 2026 conducted a direct inspection at Koja Baru Market in North Jakarta on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
The operation was carried out to anticipate price surges and disruptions to the distribution of staple goods ahead of National Religious Holidays (HBKN). Checks were conducted on the prices and availability of essential staple commodities at the traditional market.
Officers confirmed that stocks were secure and that there was no price manipulation harming the public. The inspection was attended by Head of Planning, Cooperation and Public Relations at BAPANAS (National Food Agency), Budi Waryanto; Jakarta-Banten Regional Head of state logistics agency Perum Bulog, Taufan Akib; North Jakarta KPKP Agency representative Gusti; North Jakarta PPKUKM Agency representative Andriansyah; North Jakarta Perum Bulog representative M. Helmy; and Acting Head of Koja Baru Market, Novy.
Head of Sub-directorate 1 for Industry and Trade at the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Adjunct Senior Commissioner Muh. Ardila Amry, affirmed that monitoring was being carried out consistently across the entire jurisdiction of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police.
“Every day we deploy to a minimum of 46 locations, covering both traditional markets and modern retail outlets, to ensure the stock, pricing, safety and quality of staple goods,” he said on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
He explained that monitoring measures were implemented in stages, beginning with pre-emptive efforts through outreach and education for traders regarding the Maximum Retail Price (HET) and Government Reference Price (HAP).
Beyond that, preventive measures were also being carried out through daily monitoring and the issuance of administrative warnings to traders selling goods outside the prescribed limits. Should violations persist, stricter sanctions would follow.
“For those who do not yet hold business permits, we will coordinate with market management regarding the evaluation of stall contract renewals,” he said.
The SABER task force has also prepared repressive measures as a last resort against hoarders, in accordance with prevailing legislation. This intensive monitoring is being conducted to maintain price stability and ensure the continued availability of staple goods. The aim is to enable the public to shop safely and comfortably ahead of the religious holiday.