Banyuwangi, E Java, June 23 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has promised to address the concerns of local sugarcane farmers regarding the completion of the Banyuwangi-Jember Southern Ring Road (JLS) project in East Java province.

The road's completion is expected to significantly bring down operational costs for sugarcane farmers in Jember Regency who transport their harvests to Glenmore Sugar Factory in Banyuwangi Regency.

"Sirs and Madams, we will immediately follow up on your concern," Vice President Gibran told the farmers during a dialogue here on Monday.

Siswono, a sugarcane farmer from Jember, said that currently, local farmers transport their harvests via a treacherous route through Gumitir Mountain, incurring signific...