BULOG apologizes for invasions in warehouses and promises urgent measures

BULOG (Badan Urusan Logistik), the institution responsible for Indonesia's basic food logistics and price stability, has earnestly accepted the public outrage and complaints regarding its warehouses encroaching on civilian residential areas. Institution officials acknowledged their sensitivity to the situation to prevent it from escalating to a level that could negatively affect the general welfare of the public and extended their sincerest apologies for the disruptions, assuming responsibility for the process. The statement emphasized that existing weaknesses in warehouse management systems had been identified and that operational procedures would be reviewed to ensure such incidents never occur again.

As part of the urgent measures implemented regarding the issue, BULOG teams launched a comprehensive pest and vector control operation in all warehouses determined to be affected, raising physical interventions to the highest level. These operations are not limited to indoor warehouse areas but also include detailed fumigation and cleaning work in surrounding regions and points touching warehouse boundaries to prevent potential spread. It was shared that in this fight, professional teams are collaborated with to eliminate any organism threatening human health and re-establish hygiene standards, and a monitoring system based on a 24/7 principle has been established.

In assessments made by BULOG, it was specifically noted that beyond material damage assessments, the psychological and social trauma inflicted upon the local population by the incident would not be ignored. The institution is conducting field surveys and house visits to determine to what extent the pests thought to be spreading from the warehouses affect the daily lives, peace, and health conditions of surrounding residents. Within this scope, it was announced that they are in coordination with relevant local administrations to operate necessary support and compensation mechanisms for citizens identified as victims to return their living standards to normal.

Under the framework of long-term solution strategies, it was pledged that inspection mechanisms in all BULOG warehouses and facilities nationwide would be tightened, possible risks would be detected in advance with early warning systems, and stock management procedures would be revised in light of modern standards. The new protocols aim to conduct logistics activities in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable manner, while also including the adoption of the principle of transparency in the facilities' relationships with surrounding settlements. The institution is proceeding to increase operational discipline by integrating training and awareness programs for its personnel to prevent such unwanted events in the future.

In conclusion, BULOG promised to do its utmost to minimize the potential impact of this unwanted incident on the institution's reputation and to restore public confidence. The statement emphasized that the process would be conducted transparently, all measures taken would be shared with the public, and necessary steps would continue to be taken for a radical solution to the problems. It was stated that all units of BULOG were kept on high alert to address citizens' concerns and fulfill the institution's mission of public service, and that every technical and administrative measure was taken to prevent the recurrence of similar issues.