The Deputy Mayor of South Tangerang (right) at the Regional Inflation Control Coordination Meeting in North Serpong.

SOUTH TANGERANG CITY – The South Tangerang City Government has prepared a series of quick and measured steps to maintain food price stability ahead of the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year celebrations.

This was stated by the Deputy Mayor while opening the Regional Inflation Control Coordination Meeting in North Serpong.

According to the official, the year-end holiday period is always followed by a surge in demand for food supplies. Without prepared stock and smooth distribution, this situation can trigger price increases that directly impact people’s purchasing power.

“Currently, the South Tangerang City Government itself continues to strive to provide several forms of assistance related to social security for the community, and also cooperates with other institutions on how to boost public purchasing power,” the official said.

Therefore, the official requested all parties focus on implementing inflation control policies based on four strategies. First, ensuring price affordability through intensive market monitoring and the readiness of market operations and targeted cheap food exhibitions.

Second, guaranteeing the availability of strategic food supplies until the end of January 2026 is sufficient, including strengthening the effectiveness of the RW Mantap program as part of community food self-sufficiency, and establishing inter-regional coordination to ensure supply is not disrupted.

Securing Smooth Logistics Distribution

Third, securing smooth logistics distribution, especially during the year-end holidays when traffic congestion often occurs. The official reminded that South Tangerang is highly dependent on supplies from other regions such as Pandeglang, Serang, to Jakarta, so distribution routes must remain maintained.

“Then the fourth is effective communication. We need to provide accurate information and focus on socializing stock availability and prices, to dampen inflation expectations triggered by issues or rumors on social media,” explained the official.

It was emphasized that inflation control efforts are not only the government’s responsibility but require collaboration from all stakeholders, including law enforcement officials, business actors, and statistical agencies.

The official expressed hope that these various steps would be able to provide a sense of security for the community. Both economically and in terms of safety, so that the year-end celebrations in South Tangerang can proceed comfortably and joyfully.

“Let us prove that the city government is capable of providing a sense of security to the community, both in terms of safety and price stability, so that the Christmas and New Year celebrations can proceed solemnly, joyfully, and prosperously,” concluded the official.

The Regent of Tangerang (second from left) hands over a donation for flash flood victims in Sumatra to the Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (second from right). The aid was handed over at the Indonesian Red Cross Headquarters in Jakarta.

JAKARTA – The Regent of Tangerang, together with the Tangerang Regency Indonesian Red Cross officials, handed over a humanitarian donation of IDR 1.5 billion to assist victims. The aid originated from the extended family of Tangerang Regency civil servants, the Family Welfare Movement, and the Association of Indonesian Village Governments. The handover was conducted at the Indonesian Red Cross Headquarters in Jakarta and was received directly by the Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross.

On this occasion, the Regent explained that this donation drive was carried out as a form of concern from the people of Tangerang Regency for their brothers and sisters in Aceh, Medan, Padang, and other areas affected by the disaster.

“In accordance with the guidance from the Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross, we together with the Red Cross, civil servants, the Family Welfare Movement, and the Association of Indonesian Village Governments have collected aid to ease the burden of our brothers and sisters in Sumatra. Today we bring the mandate of the extended family of Tangerang Regency, the first phase of aid amounting to IDR 1.5 billion,” said the Regent.

According to the official, the aid provided will continue. The Tangerang Regency Government has coordinated with the Indonesian Red Cross regarding the possibility of distributing the next phase of aid according to needs in the field. In addition to financial aid, the Tangerang Regency Government has also sent a number of Red Cross personnel to assist with emergency disaster management in several affected locations.

“This is a manifestation of togetherness and humanitarian concern. We hope conditions in Aceh, Padang, and Medan recover soon and the community can rise again. We will continue to strive for aid, both in the form of

South Tangerang City

South Tangerang City is a planned municipality in Indonesia, officially formed in 2008 from parts of Tangerang Regency to manage the rapid suburban expansion south of Jakarta. Its history is tied to the development of large-scale residential and commercial areas (like BSD City and Alam Sutera) since the 1990s, transforming it from rural land into a major satellite city for commuters. Today, it is known for its modern infrastructure, educational hubs, and as a center for middle-class urban living.

North Serpong

North Serpong is a modern residential and commercial district located within the greater Tangerang area of Banten, Indonesia. Historically, the area was largely undeveloped marshland and farmland until the late 1980s and 1990s, when it was transformed into a major planned township known as “BSD City” (Bumi Serpong Damai). Today, it is a prominent satellite city of Jakarta, known for its organized layout, shopping malls, universities, and international schools.

Pandeglang

Pandeglang is a regency located in Banten Province on the island of Java, Indonesia. Historically, it was part of the influential Banten Sultanate and is home to significant cultural sites like the ancient **Mount Pulosari**, considered a sacred site for spiritual meditation in the pre-Islamic era. Today, the area is also known for its natural attractions, including the popular Ujung Kulon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the last refuge of the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros.

Serang

Serang is the capital city of Banten province on the Indonesian island of Java. Historically significant, it was the center of the Banten Sultanate, a major Islamic kingdom and powerful trading port from the 16th to early 19th centuries. Today, it serves as a provincial administrative hub and features historical sites like the ruins of the Surosowan Palace and the Great Mosque of Banten.

Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Historically known as Sunda Kelapa and later Batavia under Dutch colonial rule, it became the center of the Dutch East India Company’s trading empire in the 17th century. Today, it is a sprawling, vibrant metropolis that serves as the nation’s political and economic hub, though it faces significant challenges with urbanization and flooding.

Tangerang Regency

Tangerang Regency is a regency within Indonesia’s Banten Province, located on the western outskirts of the Jakarta metropolitan area. Historically, it was a significant settlement for Chinese immigrants in the 17th century, with the “Benteng” area serving as a cultural hub. Today, it is a major industrial and residential zone, known for its blend of urban development and historical sites like the Boen Tek Bio Temple.

Indonesian Red Cross Headquarters

The Indonesian Red Cross Headquarters, located in Jakarta, is the central administrative office for **Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI)**, the national humanitarian society. Founded on September 17, 1945, just after Indonesia’s independence, PMI was established to address the urgent medical and relief needs of the new nation and is recognized by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The headquarters coordinates nationwide disaster response, blood donor services, and community health programs.

Sumatra

Sumatra is the sixth-largest island in the world, located in western Indonesia and known for its immense tropical rainforests, diverse wildlife (including orangutans, tigers, and rhinos), and active volcanoes. Historically, it was home to several influential kingdoms, most notably the Srivijaya Empire, a major Buddhist maritime and commercial power that dominated the region from the 7th to the 13th centuries. Today, its cultural landscape is shaped by various ethnic groups like the Batak and Minangkabau, and it remains a vital region for Indonesia’s economy, producing resources like rubber, palm oil, and coffee.