Rupiah Weaken, Sandiaga say that there is a loss of profit for Jakarta

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Sandiaga Uno said that the weakening of the rupee's exchange rate against the US dollar had an impact on the economy from Jakarta. The impact could be disadvantageous but could also benefit Jakarta's economy.

"First, we fear that there is an explosion called inflation imported so imported inflation is like food or goods sold here," Sandiaga told the mayor from Jakarta DKI, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Tuesday (3/7/2018).

According to Sandiaga, the price of some staple foods has influenced the dollar currency, such as eggs and chicken meat. Nevertheless, until now, Sandiaga has not seen any significant price increase.

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He continues to monitor the price of commodities influenced by the dollar. 19659006] "Do not let the increase in US dollars cause food to increase," said Sandiaga.

In addition to commodities, Sandiaga said the price of branded clothing from abroad would also increase.

However, the weakening of the rupee also benefited the economy of Jakarta. He said that local economic activity was becoming more competitive. It illustrates the pegelaran Jakarta Fair where visitors have increased by 10 to 15%.

Getting a good UMKM could also have an impact on the availability of jobs.

Not to mention if badociated with the 2018 Asian Games. Sandiaga said that foreign tourists can use more money in Indonesia. He hopes that this can be used by UMKM entrepreneurs to trade their Asian Games-related merchandise can be sold.

"Also suddenly the prices of these ingredients are all locally based, it's very competitive and competitive," Sandiaga said.