Negligence in Sugar Import
The trade ministry is late in signing sugar import permits that were scheduled for the end of 2019. This has the potential to disrupt the economy.
Tempo
February 18, 2020
THE shortage of sugar supplies for industry requirements at the beginning of 2020 further shows that the government has never properly managed this strategic crop. After failing to achieve the target of self-sufficiency, the economic cabinet for President Joko Widodo’s second administration is even late issuing import permits. This negligence could turn into a major problem for the economy.
The plan to import sugar was agreed in a mee
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