JAKARTA, RAKYAT NEWS— The Tionghoa Social Association of Indonesia (PSMTI) has expressed its support for the government’s food security policy. The General Chairman of PSMTI, Wilianto Tanta, emphasized the association’s commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector to achieve this goal.

PSMTI stands for Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Indonesia, which is the Indonesian Chinese Clans Social Association. It is an organization that represents the Chinese Indonesian community and focuses on social, cultural, and economic activities to support and improve the welfare of its members and contribute to the broader Indonesian society.

“Our members, many of whom are involved in agriculture across various regions, are ready to support the food security program of President and Vice President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka,” said Wilianto Tanta in Jakarta on Saturday (August 4/2024)

One of the critical efforts to enhance food security involves improving the quality of human resources in the agricultural sector. Wilianto highlighted the lack of interest among the millennial and Gen Z generations in agriculture as a significant challenge.

“Indonesia’s agricultural technology and land area are on par with neighboring countries. However, the younger generation’s disinterest in this sector is a concern. PSMTI aims to motivate and emphasize the importance of agriculture amid global climate change and food crises,” he added.

In its 20th National Work Meeting (Rakernas), PSMTI plans to invite the Minister of Agriculture and representatives from the Prabowo-Gibran team to present and discuss future food security programs. This event will coincide with PSMTI’s 26th anniversary and the 11th ASEAN Chinese Clans Association (ACCA) meeting.

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