Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said developing the Wanam National Food, Energy, and Water Production Center Area (KSPEAN) in Merauke District, South Papua, was part of efforts to open a new food barn.

"President Prabowo Subianto's vision is that we must have food reserves. Global conditions with various uncertainties mean we must pursue sustainability. Therefore, areas like Wanam must be prepared," Hanggodo said in a statement here on Monday.

He affirmed that the President's step to develop Wanam is very appropriate, as it is one of the efforts to open a new food barn area to strengthen national food security.

Amid uncertain global conditions, Indonesia needs food reserves and sustainable production sources, he...