Military cracks down on hoarding

Military cracks down on hoarding

BANDAR LAMPUNG: Military authorities here have deployed its
personnel to watch over individuals who hoard basic commodities
for their own interests, Antara reported yesterday.

Military chief Col. C. Simbolon said his office would crack
down on individuals who rake a personal profit from other
people's suffering.

He said the military would strictly monitor each "market
operation", referring to government-sponsored markets where basic
commodities are being sold at a "normal" price.

"We've observed some individuals who asked other people to buy
the goods at the market operation for them," Simbolon said.

The basic daily commodities sold through the market operation
are limited to sugar and rice, the news agency reported.

However, starting today, cooking oil will also be sold at the
market, at Rp 3,000 per kilogram, about Rp 1,500 cheaper than
regular market prices.

The rice stock here, according to Antara, will be sufficient
for the next three months, with 38,000 tons in the local logistic
agency's storehouse. (aan)