Thousands face food shortages

Thousands face food shortages

JAMBI, Jambi: As many as 28,000 families in four out of six
regencies here are facing food shortages, Antara quoted
population officer Ilyas Bachtiar as saying on Saturday.

Ilyas said the number could grow, especially in Bungo Tebo and
Tanjung Jabung regencies where data collection on the matter has
yet to be completed. Ilyas said rice aid would be arranged
through the social security net program.

So far, the local population office and the local logistics
body have distributed 20 kg of rice to each family. (swe)