Solo, Central Java, March 4 -- Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri stated that the affordable market operation is a manifestation of the government's presence for the community.

"I am here to ensure that prices here align with what we have discussed at the national level. All prices should be below the Highest Retail Price (HET) and below the national reference prices," she remarked during a visit to the market operation at Solo Post Office here on Tuesday.

State postal service company Pos Indonesia, which is part of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs), has been appointed to conduct market operations during Ramadan.

"I have coordinated with the deputy minister of SOEs, (with) reports (of market operations) being made dai...