Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa explain food stocks, especially rice in extreme weather conditions is still safe. Only the chili stock that is expected to be slightly disturbed.

 Hatta Rajasa

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa explain food stocks, especially rice in extreme weather conditions is still safe. Only the chili stock that is expected to be slightly disturbed.




With rainy conditions that occur continuously, it causes a non-current transportation conditions. But the government still anticipate to put rice in a warehouse full Bulog.

"So there is no disruption of basic foodstuffs (rice) us. Stok safe," said Hatta in Jakarta, Wednesday (16/01/2013).

According to Hatta, according to a report Bulog today, the stock of rice is still safe. Until the end of 2012 and then, stocks of rice are still 2 million tons.

But Hatta asked relevant ministries staple stock if people are getting annoyed, then any intervention can be done. For example, a particular subject area shortages due to transport problems. "Whatever shall we do to be able to distribute basic commodities," he added.

Related to stock condition chili, Hatta said that the weather conditions of rain, then it could interfere with the pepper in the country. But Hatta assured chili stock is still safe.

"According to reports, the possibility of chili (be bothered) because of the rainy season. But this was not too bothered. Quite safe," he said.