Jakarta faces food price fluctuations and Kalideres fire ahead of Idul Adha

A series of incidents marked Jakarta on Sunday (24 May), ranging from the provincial government monitoring food price fluctuations ahead of Idul Adha to a fire that destroyed dozens of second-hand stalls and residents’ homes in Kalideres, West Jakarta.

South Jakarta Environmental Office raids illegal dumpers in Jagakarsa

The South Jakarta Environmental Office conducted raids against illegal dumping along Lenteng Agung Road in Jagakarsa district. “This operation was carried out to enforce Jakarta Provincial Regulation No. 3 of 2013, Article 130 on Waste Management,” said Henriko, head of the Supervision and Legal Compliance Section of the South Jakarta Environmental Office, on Sunday.

Food prices rise, Jakarta urges residents against panic buying

Special Staff for the Governor and Deputy Governor of Jakarta on Public Communication, Chico Hakim, urged residents not to panic buy amid rising food prices ahead of the 1447 Hijriah Idul Adha. “Residents are advised to shop wisely and avoid panic buying. We are committed to keeping food inflation under control for the welfare of Jakarta residents,” Chico said in Jakarta on Sunday.

Food price hikes driven by rising demand ahead of Idul Adha

Special Staff for the Governor and Deputy Governor of Jakarta on Public Communication, Chico Hakim, stated that rising food prices in the capital were driven by increased demand ahead of the 1447 Hijriah Idul Adha. “As the religious holiday of Idul Adha approaches, community demand has risen for both daily consumption and holiday preparations,” Chico explained in Jakarta on Sunday.

Jakarta Provincial Government monitors food price fluctuations ahead of Idul Adha

The Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Food Security, Marine, and Agriculture Department (KPKP), is closely monitoring food price fluctuations ahead of Idul Adha to ensure stability. “Under Governor Pramono Anung’s leadership, the Jakarta Provincial Government is working hard to ensure food availability and affordability. The price fluctuations ahead of Idul Adha are a seasonal phenomenon we are closely monitoring,” said Chico Hakim, Special Staff for the Governor and Deputy Governor on Public Communication, in Jakarta on Sunday.

Dozens of second-hand stalls and homes burn in Kalideres, West Jakarta

A fire broke out early Sunday morning in Kalideres, West Jakarta, destroying dozens of second-hand stalls and several residents’ homes on Permata Dalam Street, Tegal Alur. One resident, Saiman, said the fire initially broke out from a second-hand goods collection stall around 3:30 AM. It quickly spread to nearby structures. “The fire started at the second-hand stall around 3:30 AM. It spread rapidly,” he said.