Government Evaluates Regulations in Response to Minyakita Dosage Polemic

Jakarta – The government through the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) is evaluating regulations related to the dosage of subsidized cooking oil Minyakita after a polemic emerged in the community. A number of reports indicate that cooking oil sold in 1 liter packages does not match the actual dosage, triggering complaints from consumers and micro-business actors.

The Director General of Domestic Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan, stated that the Ministry of Trade will evaluate the Minister of Trade Regulation (Permendag) Number 18 of 2024 concerning Packaged Palm Cooking Oil and Governance of People’s Cooking Oil. This regulatory review follows the controversy over Minyakita’s dosage which did not comply with the provisions and indicated fraud in its distribution.
“(The thing being evaluated) is the ministerial regulation. Well, Permendag 18/2024 not only regulates the highest retail price or HET, but also regulates what kind of distribution pattern and all kinds of things,” said Iqbal.

This polemic arose after a number of consumers reported that the amount of oil in Minyakita packaging was less than that stated on the label. The Chairman of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI), Tulus Abadi, emphasized that this difference in measurement has the potential to harm the community, especially low-income groups who rely on subsidized products.
“This measurement discrepancy can be categorized as a violation of consumer rights and must be followed up immediately by the authorities,” he said.
On the other hand, the Head of the National Police Food Task Force, Brigadier General Helfi Assegaf said that there was a possibility that this problem originated from the packaging standards of several producers.
“We are investigating whether there are technical factors in the production process that cause differences in measurements. Producers are also required to ensure that each package truly meets the standards set by the government,” he explained.
Meanwhile, the Secretary General of the Indonesian Packaged Cooking Oil Entrepreneurs Association (Permikindo), Darmaiyanto admitted that there were several repackers involved in cheating on Minyakita measurements.
“We apologize for this chaos because it has caused a polemic in the community, where the Minyakita entrepreneurs are cheating,” he said.
In response to this problem, the government through the Ministry of Trade immediately conducted an evaluation of the regulations related to Minyakita measurements. This step reflects a quick response to public complaints and concern for the stability of the supply of subsidized cooking oil. Through stricter supervision and a review of production standards, the government ensures that every product circulating in the market complies with applicable provisions. With this evaluation, it is hoped that the distribution of Minyakita will be more transparent and in accordance with the needs of the community, especially low-income groups who are highly dependent on subsidized cooking oil. The government has also opened a complaint channel to ensure participatory supervision from the community, so that if deviations are found, corrective actions can be taken immediately.