REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The government will focus attention to food security ahead of the fasting month and Idul Fitri, a top security official said.

Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Marciano Norman said roughly the security condition is favorable though attention is necessary to be focused on the security of essential good supply ahead of the fasting month and Idul Fitri.

"I reported to the president that generally the situation is under control, but things like the availability of essential goods need special attention," Marciano said after meeting President Joko Widodo here on Tuesday.

He said in addition to food security , transport facility need to be ready.

Every year big masses of Muslims leave Jakarta to celebrate Idul Fitri with relatives in the regions necessitating mass transport facility.

Marciano said the security apparatuses have been ordered to prevent and crack down on foodstuff speculation.

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