Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The District Government of Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, and the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) invited all parties to align perceptions to curb inflation through Forum Group Discussion (FGD).
“We see the need for involvement of all parties, because the high and unstable inflation rates have a negative impact on the socio-economic condition of society," said the Kotabaru Regional Secretary Said Akhmad here, Wednesday.
He said that inflation rate in Kotabaru has reached 0.34 percent with Consumer Price Index of 122.97 in September 2023.
Through this FGD, Said hopes that partners will align perception and increase literacy regarding inflation rates and handling strategies as priority issues in Kotabaru.
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“FGD and material from several sources are also indirectly a form of our public communication so that people do not panic and remain calm in the midst of unstable inflation," he said.
FGD presented sources from the Regional Inflation Control Teams (TPID), Kotabaru Diskoperindag Hardani, South Kalimantan BPS Yuriadi Ilmi, and Banjarmasin City BPS Pratiwi Agustiana.
Said suggested TPID to be proactive and consistent in carrying out its supervisory function, as well as intensifying social safety nets.
Meanwhile, Head of Kotabaru BPS Widhi Pranowo informed that a number of commodities experienced price increase with the highest contribution to inflation in Kotabaru, including rice, spinach, hot chili, fuel, and wet shrimp.
"I hope that all elements of the government to be serious and united in implementing strategies for handling inflation, so that the results can be enjoyed by the people and their purchasing power can reach market prices," said Widhi.
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