The Dangers of Garlic Importation Using the Quota System
Monday, October 30, 2023
Ombudsman member, Yeka Hendra Fatika, on corruption surrounding garlic imports involving Trade Ministry officials.
TEMPO’s investigative report on February 8, 2020, revealed a suspected graft in the garlic import permit issuing process at the Agriculture Ministry and the Trade Ministry. Apart from alleged buying and selling of import permits, there are also allegations that the officials charged Rp2,000 (around US$0.14) for each kilogram of garlic imported, a practice that is believed to have contributed to garlic price surges like the public is experie
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