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PROVINCIAL SITUATION REPORT (PSR) 1
Volume 11 : As of 18 May 2020
Table of Contents DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
NATIONAL OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Policy and regulation ............................................................................................................................... 3
2. Budget and program shifting ................................................................................................................... 4
3. Food supply ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Province : East Java ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Policy and regulation ............................................................................................................................... 5
2. Budget and program shifting ................................................................................................................... 5
3. Food supply ............................................................................................................................................. 6
4. Rural economy ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Province : Central Java ................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Policy and regulation ............................................................................................................................... 7
2. Budget and program shifting ................................................................................................................... 7
3. Food supply ............................................................................................................................................. 8
4. Rural economy ......................................................................................................................................... 8
5. Assistances needed by local government ............................................................................................... 9
Province : West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) ........................................................................................................ 10
1. Policy and regulation ............................................................................................................................. 10
2. Budget and program shifting ................................................................................................................. 10
3. Food supply ........................................................................................................................................... 11
4. Rural economy ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Province : East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) ......................................................................................................... 12
1. Policy and regulation ............................................................................................................................. 12
2. Budget and program shifting ................................................................................................................. 13
3. Food supply ........................................................................................................................................... 13
4. Rural economy ....................................................................................................................................... 14
5. Other crosscutting issues ...................................................................................................................... 14
Province : Papua ........................................................................................................................................... 15
1. Policy and Regulation ............................................................................................................................ 15
2. Budget and program shifting ..................................................................................................................... 15
3. Food supply .............................................................................................................................................. 15
4. Rural economy .......................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Assistances needed by local government ................................................................................................ 16
Province : West Papua ................................................................................................................................. 17
1. Policy and Regulation ............................................................................................................................ 17
2. Budget and program shifting ................................................................................................................. 17
3. Food supply ........................................................................................................................................... 17
4. Assistances needed by local government ............................................................................................. 18
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DISCLAIMER
PRISMA and Palladium attempt to verify the data and/or information in this report but, due to the rapid nature of the COVID-19 response, there may still be errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. Subsequently, PRISMA and Palladium assume no responsibility or liability for the content of this report.
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NATIONAL OVERVIEW
1. Policy and regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
▪ The Minister of Agriculture urges farmers to continue working and to accelerate planting during the
COVID-19 pandemic to prevent food crisis. The Minister requested farmers to immediately do the
planting acceleration right after harvesting, so there will be no vacant land even for one month. In
addition, the minister hopes the use of technology such as agricultural machinery (Alsintan) can
increase rice production in the coming years. https://bit.ly/2zPJnms
▪ Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir asked all SOE companies to anticipate the
scenario of “The New Normal” as an impact of COVID-19 pandemic. This is stated in the Minister of
SOE Letter Number S-336/MBU/05/2020 addressed to all president directors of state companies.
https://bit.ly/3fYdW9P
▪ The Assessment and Application of Technology Agency (BPPT) announced plan to launch an early
detection system based on artificial intelligence (AI) that will be able to detect COVID-19 in a shorter
amount of time. “The artificial intelligence-based medical visual management is meant to process data
from X-rays and CT-scans. It is hoped to be a piece of aid equipment to determine a diagnosis on
suspected COVID-19 patients,” said BPPT Head Hammam Riza. https://bit.ly/2WEJwBQ
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2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
▪ According to the Minister of Agriculture, the optimization of swamp land is the answer to Indonesia's
availability and food security in the future. He added, one way to manage swamps in order to increase
productivity and the Planting Index (IP) is to optimize swamps. Indonesia has a potential swamp area
of 33.4 million hectares. Meanwhile, the Director General of Agriculture Infrastructure and Facilities
(PSP) Sarwo Edhy said that the facilities and infrastructure improvement become one of swamp land
optimization program focuses. This also includes the improvement of water channel infrastructure into
rice fields, as well as land intensification through new fields. https://bit.ly/2ygz8XS
▪ The Ministry of Agriculture distributed agricultural machinery (alsintan) in order to achieve the goal of
sustainable food self-sufficiency. The assistance was distributed to the Farmers Group (Poktan), the
Farmers Group Association (Gapoktan), Alsintan Service Business (UPJA) and the dinas in the area of
production centre. During 2014 to 2019, MoA through the Directorate General of Agricultural
Infrastructure and Facilities (PSP) has distributed 447,047 units of pre-harvest alsintan, consist of 2-
wheel tractors, 4-wheel tractors, cultivators, water pumps, rice transplants and hand sprayers.
https://bit.ly/2TcJBdR
3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
▪ The Indonesian government through the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) ensures rice stocks in all parts
of Indonesia are safe until the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to
preliminary data, Bulog has 1.4 million tons of rice stock stored in warehouses throughout Indonesia.
The location is spread in most areas on Java island such as West Java, East Java, Central Java,
Yogyakarta and Banten. The location of the warehouses is closer to the main vessel distribution gate
to ensure smooth distribution. https://bit.ly/2X4EdLb
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Province : East Java
1. Policy and regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Sidoarjo District COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force informed that anyone leaving their
houses during PSBB must show supporting documents from their workplace and/or related local
authorities. Sanctions to the policy violators include obligation to work in public kitchen, places of
worship, cemetery and others. https://bit.ly/2WBnCj8
▪ A member of Surabaya City Parliament questioned the validity of government’s sugar stock data and
asked the city government to mitigate sugar scarcity risk before and during the Eid.
https://bit.ly/366OBWJ
2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Head of Extension Service Unit, District Agriculture
Agency of Ngawi said that the agency has modified its
extension service practices during the pandemic, to
implement Integrated Participatory Development and
Management of Irrigation Project (IPDMPIP) grant project.
IPDMIP plans to execute 60 field school activities to reach
1,800 farmers from 13 irrigation service area in Ngawi in
2020. https://bit.ly/2zFjaXv
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▪ Feby, an Agriculture Extension Service worker (PPL) in Banyuwangi understood that the role of todays’
PPLs have shifted from merely disseminating information to the new main role as facilitators, in
response to information technology progress. https://bit.ly/2zGxjnt
▪ Tulungagung District Government has implemented curfew started from 16 May 2020 in order to
supress COVID-19 transmission. https://bit.ly/2LCuCWF
▪ COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of Surabaya City increases their effort in conducting the
mass rapid screening tests at traditional markets. To date, they have implemented it at Genteng Market,
Simo Market, and Keputran Market. https://bit.ly/3fTnV09
3. Food supply
Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Due to panic paying, Sidoarjo District Government ends the implementation of open-close system at
Sidoarjo Market during PSBB Phase 2. Starting from Sunday, 17 May 2020, the market has been
operating with the same physical distancing protocols as in PSBB Phase 1. https://bit.ly/2Z9dDD9
▪ Following the PSBB implementation in Greater Malang area, vegetables farmers in Malang respond to
the stricter physical distancing implementation in the region’s traditional markets by throwing away their
vegetables to river and giving away their vegetables to road users for free. https://bit.ly/2AB7xBs
▪ Behind the viral news about farmers/traders who throwed away vegetables to river and gave away their
vegetables for free to road users in Malang, one of traders explained that vegetables sales have been
decreasing 90% since the pandemic. The physical distancing policy has limit people from visiting
traditional markets and consequently decreases market demand to vegetables. Winarno, a member of
small trader’s association also added that more than 400 small traders at Kedungrejo traditional market
have suffered losses since the pandemic. https://bit.ly/36d0Vov
4. Rural economy
Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour
availability at rural area; market access; etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Some farmers in Magetan District started mortgaging their tractors or other agriculture machineries at
state owned pawn offices to get Rp 7 to 10 million of fund, before Eid and harvest time. Head of State
Pawn Office of Barat Sub-District informed that it is a common practice among farmers. However,
number of farmers pawning their assets has increased 50% during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/2z5h7Mj
▪ City Government of Madiun has allowed restaurant and culinary kiosks to open and serve customers in
order to decrease the number of laid off workers so that they have job and income during to the
pandemic. https://bit.ly/3dWQJD5
▪ Based on result of markets closure impact evaluation, the City Government of Surabaya decide to end
market closure policy due to the pandemic. The evaluation result suggests that there is no guarantee
that small traders in the closed market will not move to other locations and create new problems.
https://bit.ly/3cQptWI
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Province : Central Java
1. Policy and regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir
agreed to jointly implement programs aimed at generating micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs) after the COVID-19 pandemic. After health and social care, the Provincial Government has
begun to focus on the economy. Therefore, economic scenarios must be prepared to be able to rise
after the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government has cooperated with number of large national
e-commerce for training and other cooperation needs, but it is still constrained by the capital. According
to Governor Ganjar, state-owned banks are expected to open access to people's business credit (KUR).
If that can be done, the revival of Central Java economy especially from small and medium industries,
can be accomplished sooner. https://bit.ly/3bGVVcI
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Vice Head of Tegal District admits it will be difficult to apply large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) or
restrictions on community activities (PKM) in the area. It is ineffective in supressing the spread of
COVID-19 due to its large population. According to him, PSBB and PKM is more suitable to be applied
in urban areas with smaller population. https://bit.ly/3dYbSx1
2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ There are many social assistance schemes provided by the government as a form of social safety net
(JPS) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Vice Head of Kebumen District said that social assistance
aimed for food security for disadvantaged people affected by COVID-19. The assistance certainly
reduces the source of village fund since the fund will be cut 30%. https://bit.ly/36aaqVx
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▪ The Community and Village Empowerment Office (Dinpermasdes) Boyolali District said that the village-
level government has the authority to use village funds for COVID-19 prevention and handling. The total
amount of village fund for handling COVID-19 has been calculated and reached Rp 63 billion for 261
villages in Boyolali. Therefore, the district government asked the village government to hold a special
village meeting in order to determine the program beneficiaries. https://bit.ly/2TctzRy
3. Food supply
Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo together with national-level e-commerce providers prepared
an action to revive the provincial economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor had
discussions with the owners of national level e-commerce services related to the plan. The e-commerce
services that Ganjar has engaged with are Tokopedia and BliBli.com, while soon he will contact
Bukalapak. In terms of the budget, it has been decided that the Central Java Regional Budget of 2021
will be optimized to carry out an emergency due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3g8oKT8
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The rice reserves stored in Bulog warehouse in Kebumen are 600 tons to date. It is expected to be safe
for the next four months. The Head of Bulog warehouse explained that the rice stock in Bulog Selang
warehouse has good quality and suitable for consumption. The distribution will be done as soon as the
data collection completed. https://bit.ly/3fSzpBf
▪ The price of shallots in New Wergu Market Kudus during Ramadan rose to Rp 65.000/kg. This increase
occurred during the past week. One of the shallot traders confirmed that the price has reached Rp
65.000/kg for large-size shallot and Rp 45.000/kg for small-size shallot. https://bit.ly/2X4IluG
4. Rural economy
Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour
availability at rural area; market access; etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ As the dry season come, Sendang Dawung Village Government in Kendal agreed to install a water
pump from Kali Pening and to channel it to the rice fields. The budget for irrigation water pumps
construction is Rp 227 million, as a collaboration between Village Fund and assistance program from
Kendal District Agriculture Office. This irrigation pump able to irrigate an area of 10 ha.
https://bit.ly/2ZeMqiK
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▪ Temanggung District Government will assist farmers by providing rice seed to support food security as
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was said by the Head of Temanggung District that in order to
support food security, it is necessary to increase production and productivity of food crop commodities,
one of which is by providing assistance of food crop seed to farmers. In addition, by having hybrid rice
seed assistance, farmers in Temanggung Distrcit can reduce their production costs for July – October
planting period with total budget of Rp 670 million. https://bit.ly/2X4CpSv
5. Assistances needed by local government
Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period)
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ Central Java Bappeda invited PRISMA to provide input to food and agriculture related institutions in
Central Java. This was a follow up from previous PRISMA's presentation to Bappeda, when the Head
of Bappeda required PRISMA to deliver more details and direct to the relevant Dinas and OPDs. The
presentation meeting was conducted via online platform on 14 and 15 May 2020. PRISMA delivered
presentations, which were divided into two topic clusters: (i) ICT and Off-farm cluster; and (ii) On-farm
cluster. The ICT and Off-farm cluster included: nutrition; e-commerce-based supply chains; marketing
digitalization for SMEs and fertilizers; empowering young farmers; and financing through Kartu Tani.
While the On-farm cluster covered: the safety of milk production; optimization of mechanization;
irrigation; increased maize and mung bean production. The participants of the meeting are: Bappeda
as the host; the Agriculture and Plantation Office; the Livestock and Animal Health Office; the Food
Security Office; the Cooperative and SME Office; the Civil Works and Water Resources Office; and
ISDA Bureau. At the end of presentation, Bappeda expressed their gratitude to PRISMA and stated that
input from PRISMA with responses from the Dinas and OPDs, will be considered in the framework of
2021 Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) discussion. Source: MoM from the meeting.
▪ The spread of the COVID-19 affects economic growth in Central Java. Governor Ganjar Pranowo said
that in the first quarter of 2020, the economy growth in the province is only 2.6%, dropped from 5.2 %.
He stated that this condition had the most impact on small economic actors. Therefore, he invited the
whole community, especially in Central Java to reawaken the entrepreneurial spirit.
https://bit.ly/2WDDtxB
▪ Farmer members of KTNA (Kontak Tani Nelayan Andalan) in Central Java are exciting about the
harvest season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They donate 5 tons of rice and 500 kg of eggs to those
who are impacted by COVID-19 through the provincial government. The Chairperson of KTNA in
Central Java said that the assistance was a form of concern from Central Java farmers in handling the
COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/2WDjVJM
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Province : West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
1. Policy and regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Lombok Timur District Government will hold a large-scale operation against the people who will enter
the district, starting effectively on Monday, 18 May 2020. This operation is called COVID-19 Friendly
Operation. Anyone coming from the western regions such as Lombok Tengah, Lombok Barat and
Mataram must enter the guard post where the medical team are on duty. https://bit.ly/36aig1o
2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ In order to keep the local economy running amid the COVID-19 pandemic, NTB provincial government
allocated a budget for economic stimulus of Rp 278 billion. Derived from two budget sources: (i)
Unexpected Expenditure (BTT) which was the result of budget reallocation and refocusing of Rp 90
billion to strengthen SMEs (IKM-UMKM) and farmers; and (ii) physical activities or projects from relevant
Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) of Rp 188 billion, were transferred to cash-intensive programs.
https://bit.ly/2ADTj2K
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3. Food supply
Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Approaching Eid, beef demand usually
increases. However, the demand for beef
this year has declined significantly. The
COVID-19 emergency response status
has impacted to beef demand decline of
30% – 40%. Head of Animal Husbandry
and Animal Health Office (Disnakeswan)
of NTB Province, Hj Budi Septiani
explained that currently, the beef
production in NTB is sufficient. However,
due to current conditions during COVID-
19 pandemic situation, the meat demand
has been decreasing.
https://bit.ly/3691z6j
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The Sumbawa Barat District (KSB) Department of Food Security (DKP) claims that the availability of
food, especially rice, is sufficient until the end of 2020. The rice reserves in warehouses currently reach
24 tons and ready to be distributed. https://bit.ly/3fYA6cb
▪ The Lombok Barat District Government is currently activating community groups to optimize their plots
by growing vegetables and raising fish for food security at the family level. https://bit.ly/3bKUcTL
▪ The Lombok Timur Logistics Agency (Bulog) asked the public not to worry about the rice stocks
availability amid the COVID-19 pandemic because the absorption of farmers' grain by Bulog continues
to run. So far, 2,251 tons out of a total 4,500 tons have been released. The availability of this stock
continues to increase every day. Bulog continued to provide services and procurement in order to
achieve the target of 14,170 tons farmers' grain absorption in 2020. With this stock condition, Bulog
guarantees the availability and durability of the stock in Lotim is quite safe. https://bit.ly/3fYDsMm
▪ Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sumbawa District is currently experiencing peak production with a
marked harvest of maize. Sumbawa District has successfully exported 6,600 tons of maize to
Philippines. https://bit.ly/368qzL7
4. Rural economy
Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour
availability at rural area; market access; etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Head of the Sumbawa Agriculture Service, Ir. Syirajuddin asked farmers to register farm insurance
every season in order to guarantee their food crop, especially rice and maize. When it fails to harvest,
the farmer will get compensation for his losses. As the the Dry Season (MK) I is coming, the Department
of Agriculture begins conducting data collection. Normally, there are around 4,000 farmers register for
insurance every season, however it is expected more farmers will register during MK I.
https://bit.ly/36931ph
▪ Maize price in Sumbawa District is considered the most expensive compared to maize price in other
regions. It reached Rp 3,100 to Rp 3,200 per kilogram. According to PT Seger Agro Nusantara, if there
is a price difference in the field, it is due to the costs of other components before the maize enters the
warehouse, such as milling costs, labor costs and transport costs. https://bit.ly/2X7sJX7
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Province : East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
1. Policy and regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ As the confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased, the NTT Parliament asked the Governments of Kupang
City and Manggarai Barat District to propose the large scale of social restrictions (PSBB)
implementation. On the other hand, the NTT Government still has no plan to implement the PSBB
despite the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in the province. According to the NTT
Provincial Secretary, Benediktus Polo Maing, the government still continues evaluating the progress of
the pandemic situation every day. https://bit.ly/2TcJCih; https://bit.ly/2ZbUb8Q
▪ The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) prepares the readiness and stability of road
and bridge infrastructures. This is done to support the logistics path, that needs a special foundation
requested by the government to implement the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) due to COVID-19
and 2020 Eid holiday. One of them is a national strategic road in the border of NTT Province and Timor
Leste, with the length about 179.99 km, or known as the red sector eastern belts from the District of
Belu until the Malacca District. The border road has an important function, especially for the trading of
commodities such as eucalyptus, moringa and cashew. https://bit.ly/2z3rVe1
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ All district heads across Sumba Island have made an agreement to conduct a "rapid test" for the early
detection of COVID-19 virus on every person who cross the border in each district on the island. The
agreement involved the head districts of Sumba Timur, Sumba Tengah, Sumba Barat and Sumba Barat
Daya. https://bit.ly/2LCr46N
▪ The City Government of Kupang will impose restrictions on traditional market opening hours in the area
in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 after one of the local meat traders died due to being infected
of COVID-19. The government will not totally close trading activities in the market, rather only limiting
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opening hours so that citizens still can buy basic needs and the community's economy continue to grow.
The government only limits the opening hours of traditional markets from 05.00 until 10.00 in the
morning, and then from 15.00 until 18.00 in the afternoon. https://bit.ly/2AsrCJZ
▪ The District Government of Manggarai has closed land transportation access from the of Manggarai
Barat District area, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Head of District, Kamelus Deno
explained, the decision was made following the increasing cases in the Manggarai Barat District.
https://bit.ly/3cFVgKb
▪ The District Head of Sikka, Roby Idong appealed to leaders of government agencies, religious leaders,
businesspeople, sub-district heads and village heads to limit the activities of residents. Starting 14 May,
residents' activities are limited to 17.00 local time and people are asked to stay at home. All religious
activities involving mass mobilization are also prohibited. Businesses activities such as restaurants,
cafes, and street vendors may only serve take away order. https://bit.ly/3cEeRu1
▪ 3 out of 7 positive COVID-19 patients in Lembor Sub-District, Manggarai Barat are traders at Lembor
Market. To prevent the wider spread of COVID-19, this traditional market has been temporarily closed
for 9 days starting 15 May 2020. However, the market activity is not completely stopped; groceries are
still allowed to sell, from 9.00 in the morning until 14.00 in the afternoon. https://bit.ly/3dVwohs
2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ The Ombudsman NTT Provincial Office asked the provincial and district governments in the area to
provide complaints channels for the community in relation to the implementation of social assistance
(bansos) due to the impact of COVID-19. This will help the local governments to know the problems
occur and faced by the community, and what kind of solutions to be taken. https://bit.ly/2Z9SRTX
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The Head of Sumba Timur District, Gidion Mbilijora ensured that there is an incentive prepared for
medical personnel who handled cases of COVID-19 in the area. The incentive is prepared by the central
government, although it has not been realized yet. According to him, if the central government does not
realize the incentive, the medical staff in the district will still get the incentive from district government.
https://bit.ly/3cEbIKZ
▪ 157 out of 173 villages in Sumba Barat Daya District are ready to disburse village cash transfer funds
(BLT) in 2020. 113 villages have entered the data of BLT fund and ready to be distributed. While other
villages are still in the process. Meanwhile, 16 villages that had not yet entered data on the BLT recipient
candidates have been asked to immediately submit. The District Office of Community and Village
Empowerment (PMD) of Sumba Barat Daya conveyed this during COVID-19 evaluation forum.
https://bit.ly/2WDtsAn
3. Food supply
Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ The Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries (KKP) buys the catches of fishermen and fisheries small
and medium businesses (SMEs) to be distributed to COVID-19 affected residents in NTT province. The
purchase is as a form of KKP's concern in helping lighten the burden of fishermen due to COVID-19,
as stated by the Office of Fish Quarantine Station, Quality Control and Safety of Fishery Products
(KIPM) of Kupang City. In the series of 2020 quality quarantine months, the office has prepared 1,500
fish aid packages for residents throughout the province. https://bit.ly/2yWU5HI
DISTRICT LEVEL
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▪ 5,000 packages of nine basic needs (sembako) of the president’s food aids have been received by the
City Government of Kupang. The food aids will then be distributed to the citizens affected by the COVID-
19 pandemic in the city. Each package consists of 10 kg rice, 1 kg sugar, tea leaves and one litre of
cooking oil. https://bit.ly/3cEDGpR
▪ The price of chicken eggs in number of traditional
markets in Kupang City returned to normal at Rp
50,000 per rack (with 30 items) after being rose at Rp
55,000 per rack in the last three weeks. The trader at
Pasar Inpres said, the fall in chicken egg price is due
to the impact of COVID-19 which led to a decline in
people's purchasing power. And due to the pandemic,
the buyers rarely come shopping at the market.
https://bit.ly/366QG4W
▪ Manggarai Timur District Government ensured that the food stock during the COVID-19 pandemic
remains secured until December 2020. The Head of Manggarai Timur Agriculture Agency, Yohanes
Sentis said, rice production in the current planting season this year increased, so that rice and maize
stocks can be maintained until the end of the year. Meanwhile, number of sub-districts are just entering
the harvest season, so the production amount will increase. Further explained, annual rice productivity
in Manggarai Timur District is averaged 4 to 5 tons per hectare from a harvest area of 14,355 hectares
in 9 sub-districts. While the annual maize productivity is averaged 3 tons per hectare from a harvest
area of 4,986.1 hectares. https://bit.ly/3fPeSNM
4. Rural economy
Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour
availability at rural area; market access; etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The District Government of Sumba Timur encourages farmers in that area to continue cultivating
seaweed in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic. The head of the district, Gidion Mbilijora said, seaweed
is the community's leading economic sector, and farmers do not worry about selling their products,
because the district government is ready to assist in its marketing. https://bit.ly/2Lz4bRB
▪ The paddy field at Satar Padut Village, Manggarai Timur District, has been targeted as the main paddy
production site of the area. This is referring to the total planting areas as well as the productivity of
paddy in each planting season which reaches 4.0 ton per hectare. This is stated by the Head of
Manggarai Timur District, Agas Andreas when conducting paddy harvest of the ‘inpari-32’ variety at
Satar Padut Village, Lambaleda Sub-Distritc. https://bit.ly/2LzcnBx
5. Other crosscutting issues
Gender, disability, youth
▪ Becoming a farmer brings pleasure for a female farmer, Serilia Bunga. Since 2016, she and her
husband have been trying seriously in their profession as professional farmers. On one hectare of land
located in Kampung Ka-Ruteng Vilage, the District of Manggarai, she plants a variety of horticultural
crops, such as chili and various types of vegetables. From this business, she and her husband can earn
Rp 150 million at harvest time. https://bit.ly/3cFn01v
▪ As a form of solidarity with others, the Youth Group of Sinode GMIT runs a free rice command post
(Posko) at Anugerah Church, Kupang City. The Posko provides free rice for those in need. The activity
is an initiative of the youth group, to help the people affected by COVID-19, that is appreciated by the
Mayor of Kupang, Jefri Riwukore. https://bit.ly/2X1UX5L
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Province : Papua
1. Policy and Regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ Despite having three Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, the Papua Provincial Government is
planning to procure three more units of the highest quality. The three PCR test kits are planned to be
placed in Merauke (Anim Ha), Biak (Saireri) and Nabire (La Pago/Mee Pago) districts.
https://bit.ly/3cIIFpr
2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The budget of isolation rooms construction in Biak Numfor District hospitals is Rp 38, 28 billion, which will be handled directly by the Ministry of PUPR and BNPN. Head of Biak Numfor District, Herry Ario Naap, has requested for assistance to the Ministry of PUPR. The request has been approved by the Chief of National COVID-19 Task Force to build additional facilities in two regional hospitals. https://bit.ly/2AEndUv
3. Food supply
Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
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▪ During the COVID-19 pandemic and ahead of Eid al-Fitr, stock of staple food in Papua are safe. The availability of rice in Papua Bulog is still sufficient to meet the needs. This was confirmed by the Head of Papua and West Papua Bulog, Sofran Kenedy in Jayapura. He admitted that currently Papua Bulog warehouse still has 18,900 tons of rice stock, while Jayapura City Bulog warehouse has 6,000 tons. "This means that our rice stocks are safe for the next three months, assuming the distribution of 6,000 tons per month," said Kenedy. https://bit.ly/2zKuVfh
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The surge in staple food prices that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be overcome
soon. PT Pelni (Persero), together with one of its subsidiaries, PT SBN, which serves the distribution
of staple food in Indonesia, took steps to maintain the stability of basic commodities prices by holding
a cheap market (bazaar) through PELNI Mart outlets starting Friday, 15 May in Merauke.
https://bit.ly/2ZdkcEY
4. Rural economy
Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour
availability at rural area; market access; etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ The Deputy Governor of Papua, Klemen Tinal, asked Jayapura District to be more proactive in
preparing local food security in the situation of COVID-19 pandemic, given the large potential of
agricultural land in the area. "Jayapura District must become a local food supplier to support provincial
and city governments in the current situation," explained Klemen. https://bit.ly/3fT0sfL
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Pasar Mitra Tani/TTIC Papua not only conduct cheap food bazaar, but also provided food for medical
personnel in Jayapura Regional Hospital. The Papua Head of Agriculture and Food Office, Semuel
Siriwa said that the provision of food for medical personnel is the collaboration between the institution
and the Regional Hospital. https://bit.ly/3fW1fwh
5. Assistances needed by local government
Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ Papua Provincial Government distributed 17,991 of food package assistance to indigenous Papuans
(OAP) in Jayapura City and District, who have been affected by social restrictions policy. The assistance
targeting OAP who do not have ID card and OAP students who live in dorms. https://bit.ly/3dXDOAO
▪ 12 tons of local food in the form of sago, cassava, sweet potato, taro, fruit and vegetables, have been
distributed to indigenous Papuans (OAP) who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in
Jayapura City and District. Not only local food, the provincial government also provided rice, shallots
and tomatoes. The local food prepared are mostly bought from native Papuan traders in Sentani,
Jayapura District and Jayapura Youtefa market https://bit.ly/3cJTojm
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Head of Jayapura District, Mathius Awoitauw, SE, M.Si has launched a sago cultivation program in the
community-owned Dusun Sagu at Kalkote Beach in Sentani Timur District. This program is carried out
by the government as an effort to maintain local food security for the people of Jayapura District.
https://bit.ly/3679S2C
PROVINCIAL SITUATION REPORT (PSR) 17
Province : West Papua
1. Policy and Regulation
Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as
lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ In order to supress the spread of COVID-19 in Sorong City, West Papua, the distribution of cash or
social assistance was carried out by implementing health protocols. The distribution took place at
Sorong city post office where residents were asked to sit in distance and washing their hands before
entering the area. https://bit.ly/2ZfoQT0
2. Budget and program shifting
Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Sorong City Government budgeted Rp 43 billion for handling COVID-19 in Sorong City. According to
the Mayor of Sorong City, Drs. Ec. Lamberth Jitmau, the budget planning has been agreed after a
meeting with Head and Members of Sorong City DPRD Budget Board. https://bit.ly/3fV2cVT
3. Food supply
Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc
PROVINCIAL LEVEL
▪ Bulog: The price of sugar in Eastern Indonesia is expected to be no more than Rp 13,500 per kilogram.
Specifically in Papua, the average price of sugar has reached Rp 19,350/kg, while in West Papua is at
Rp 20,250/kg. https://bit.ly/2ZcJjaX
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▪ The Ministry of Transportation ensures the distribution of logistics to eastern Indonesia via sea toll ship
operate normally, especially for logistics distribution visited Papua, West Papua, and Maluku during the
COVID-19 pandemic and ahead Eid. Director of Sea Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation,
Wisnu Handoko said that the operation was also expected to keep the prices stable. For example, in
Fak-Fak, the price of cayenne pepper is stable at Rp 40,000/kg and curly chillies stable at Rp 30,000/kg.
In Sorong, cayenne pepper is stable at Rp25,000/kg to Rp 35,000/kg, while and curly chilli is stable at
Rp25,000/kg. Likewise, with the price of garlic in Oransbari and Jayapura is still stable at Rp 55,000/kg
and shallot at Rp 60,000/kg. While in Merauke, the price of garlic is stable at IDR 45,000/kg and shallot
at Rp 40,000/kg. https://bit.ly/3fYYzOv
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ The Head of Fakfak Sub-Drive Bulog, Inung Tari Adandi, said, specifically for Fakfak Distirct, the supply
of staple food is certainly sufficient to serve the needs for at least the next 3 months. There are currently
560 tons of rice in Fakfak Bulog warehouse and 900 tons of rice in Fakfak port. The total rice stock
currently in Fakfak is 1,460 tons. https://bit.ly/367mHKc
4. Assistances needed by local government
Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period)
DISTRICT LEVEL
▪ Head of Tambrauw District, Gabriel Asem, SE, M.Sc officially inaugurated the COVID-19 Task Force
Command Post located in Mubrani district, Tambrauw. In addition to inaugurating the Command Post,
Head of Asem District symbolically delivered food assistance to COVID-19 affected residents in 6
coastal districts in Tambrauw namely Kasi, Mubrani, Mpur, Amberbaken, West Amberbaken and Abun
districts. https://bit.ly/2Zhzsk3