Minister Calls for Action in MinyaKita Scandal
Businessicy – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called for strict penalties against companies producing MinyaKita subsidized cooking oil that fail to meet government-mandated volume standards. Speaking after a meeting with Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Chairperson Anindya Bakrie in Jakarta, he emphasized the need for firm action against violations.
“Those found guilty of violating regulations deserve firm actions,” Sulaiman stated. His remarks came in response to recent findings that exposed inconsistencies in the actual quantity of oil compared to what was claimed on MinyaKita product packaging.
During an inspection at Lenteng Agung Market in South Jakarta on March 8, authorities discovered that several MinyaKita products contained significantly less oil than labeled. The affected products, linked to three different producers, raised concerns over consumer deception and regulatory non-compliance. The government is now investigating the companies involved and is considering imposing both criminal and civil charges to ensure accountability and prevent future violations.
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Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called for strict penalties against three companies producing MinyaKita subsidized cooking oil after authorities discovered significant discrepancies in their product packaging.
During a recent inspection at Lenteng Agung Market in South Jakarta, the minister found that cooking oil labeled as one liter contained only between 750 and 800 milliliters. The affected products were traced back to three producers: PT Artha Eka Global Asia in Depok, West Java; Nusantara Cooperative in Kudus, Central Java; and PT Tunas Agro Indolestari in Tangerang, Banten. While the first two companies packaged their oil in one-liter bottles, the third used two-liter pouches.
Sulaiman insisted that these companies should face both criminal and civil penalties for misleading consumers. “If possible, charge them with both criminal and civil offenses,” he emphasized. Authorities are now conducting further investigations to determine the full extent of the violations and ensure accountability.
The MinyaKita cooking oil scandal has intensified as authorities uncover pricing violations alongside quantity discrepancies. Despite packaging that listed the government-set highest retail price (HET) of Rp15,700 (US$0.95) per liter, vendors were selling the product for Rp18,000 per liter, further raising concerns about consumer exploitation.
In response to these findings, the Food Task Force of the National Police (Polri) launched an official investigation into the matter. Brigadier General Helfi Assegaf, head of the task force, confirmed that authorities had confiscated evidence and would proceed with a thorough inquiry. “Following the discovery, the Food Task Force of the Polri seized the evidence and decided to initiate further investigation,” Assegaf stated.
The investigation aims to determine the extent of the violations and hold responsible parties accountable for misleading packaging and inflated pricing. Officials have vowed to take firm action to protect consumers and ensure compliance with government regulations.
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