Semarang City Government Holds Coordinated Ramadan Bazaars across 177 Neighbourhoods
Semarang’s Mayor, Agustina Wilujeng, formally opened the 2026 Ramadan Bazaar and coordinated Cheap Food Movement (GPM) across 177 neighbourhoods, centred at the Semarang City Hall courtyard today. This initiative represents the Semarang municipal government’s commitment to maintaining price stability and ensuring the availability of essential goods for residents ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH.
“We will intensify this cheap food movement right up until Eid. The hope is that prices will be controlled. Additionally, we are collaborating with various stakeholders so that people have access to meet their basic needs at affordable prices,” Agustina stated in a written statement on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
The bazaar, running for two days on 11–12 March 2026, involves 37 corporate and corporate social responsibility tenants and 47 tenants representing leading micro and small enterprises in Semarang. In addition to providing food products, the organising committee has distributed 2,834 cheap foodstuff vouchers to residents through each sub-district.
This action is undertaken as a practical step to ease the economic burden on residents amid fluctuations in global market prices. The measure also aims to provide ease for residents in accessing essential commodities.
“We have established 240 Cheap Food Movement distribution points, one of which is here and spread across 177 neighbourhoods. This is an effort to extend access to cheap food to the smallest points so that the price control process becomes more effective,” she explained.
On this occasion, Agustina also emphasised the importance of the public’s role in maintaining inflation stability through wise shopping practices. She urged residents to avoid panic buying or excessive purchases, which can trigger product shortages and price increases in the market.
Beyond focusing on food, the event was also linked to the launch of the BISMUDIK programme, which provides free mudik buses for Semarang residents. The Semarang municipal government is providing seven bus fleets to help residents who wish to return to their hometowns comfortably and safely. This programme demonstrates the government’s presence in serving public transport needs during the Eid holiday period.
“BISMUDIK is part of the Semarang city government’s effort to help mudik travellers so they feel comfortable and prosperous when facing Eid,” Agustina said.
In line with the local government’s efforts, the Head of Bank Indonesia’s Regional Representative Office for Central Java Province, Mohamad Noor Nugroho, also highlighted the importance of price control in Semarang. Given that Semarang’s contribution to Central Java’s overall inflation reaches 32.76 per cent, price stability in this city is key to regional stability.
“We greatly appreciate the Mayor’s efforts and the Price Stabilisation Team’s work in maintaining this stability. The public need not panic because food supply is in adequate condition. Calm and rational shopping behaviour will greatly help us maintain price stability so that Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr can be carried out with full tranquillity,” Noor concluded.