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Ada Pertanyaan? Hubungi Kami Marcell Sihombing, ANTs
Smoking ban. Photo by: SGP
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 63/M-IND/PER/8/2015 on the Tobacco Industry Production Roadmap for the 2015-2020 Period (Tobacco Industry Roadmap) has been thrust into the national spotlight. According to Kartono Muhammad, head of the People’s United Coalition Against Deceptive Tobacco Industries (Koalisi Rakyat Bersatu Melawan Kebohongan Industri Rokok), the Tobacco Industry Roadmap is only focused on the business side of the industry and completely disregards any considerations of public health.
“In fact, tobacco products are well-known causes of [terminal] illnesses, death, and poverty,” stated Mr. Muhammad at a press conference held in Jakarta on Tuesday, 5 January 2016.
Mr. Muhammad firmly believes that any increase in the production of tobacco products will ultimately increase the number of smokers in the country, and this applies to both adult smokers and underage smokers, including children and teenagers. Mr. Muhammad asserted during the press conference that attempts to develop the tobacco industry under the umbrella of the Tobacco Industry Roadmap were purely profit oriented in nature and did not take the negative consequences of the industry into consideration.
“Indonesia’s tobacco products have been rejected in many countries. So who will consume these billions of sticks of tobacco if not Indonesian citizens? Is this the objective of the Minister of Industry, to harm the public?” Mr. Muhammad asked.
Hery Chariansyah, Director of Indonesia’s House of Public Studies and Advocacy (Rumah Kajiandan Advokasi Kerakyatan Indonesia– “Raya Indonesia”) was also present at the event and asserted that the Tobacco Industry Road Map would eventually hamper efforts to develop Indonesia’s human resources (SDM). This is in flat opposition to Indonesia’s growing demographic, which should be spurring the government to formulate a strategy to develop existing and future SDMs as we move towards 2020.
Mr. Chariansyah also pointed to several of the main provisions contained under the Tobacco Industry Roadmap as causes for concern. Firstly, the provisions completely disregard any of the health risks associated with tobacco products. Secondly, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap encourages an increase in the production of tobacco products of between 5% and 7% per year, which amounts to around 524.5 billion cigarettes by 2020.
Thirdly, this proposed increase in production will largely be taken up by products that use imported tobacco and machines. And last but not least, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap declares quite explicitly that cigarettes are part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
“Even Vice-President Jusuf Kalla and Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Anies Baswedan, have already announced to the public that they disagree with cigarettes being designated a part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage,” asserted Mr. Chariansyah.
Considering the substantial negative impacts that may occur in the wake of any production increase, Mr. Chariansyah has urged the Minister of Industry, Saleh Husin, to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap and announced during the press conference that an official petition urging the government to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap had been submitted to Minister Husin on 4 January 2016.
“In the best interests of Indonesian citizens, we are urging the Ministry of Industry to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap, as the plan is rather high-handed and does not side with the well-being of Indonesia’s citizens,” concluded Mr. Chariansyah.
In addition to Raya Indonesia, several civil society organizations have also demanded the revocation of the 2015 Regulation. These organizations comprise of The Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI), The Tobacco Control Support Centre (TCSC), The National Commission on Tobacco Control (Komnas PT), FAKTA, The Indonesian Legal Assistance Agency Foundation (YLBHI), The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), KRB, SAPTA, SFJ, and The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI).
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“In fact, tobacco products are well-known causes of [terminal] illnesses, death, and poverty,” stated Mr. Muhammad at a press conference held in Jakarta on Tuesday, 5 January 2016.
Mr. Muhammad firmly believes that any increase in the production of tobacco products will ultimately increase the number of smokers in the country, and this applies to both adult smokers and underage smokers, including children and teenagers. Mr. Muhammad asserted during the press conference that attempts to develop the tobacco industry under the umbrella of the Tobacco Industry Roadmap were purely profit oriented in nature and did not take the negative consequences of the industry into consideration.
“Indonesia’s tobacco products have been rejected in many countries. So who will consume these billions of sticks of tobacco if not Indonesian citizens? Is this the objective of the Minister of Industry, to harm the public?” Mr. Muhammad asked.
Hery Chariansyah, Director of Indonesia’s House of Public Studies and Advocacy (Rumah Kajiandan Advokasi Kerakyatan Indonesia– “Raya Indonesia”) was also present at the event and asserted that the Tobacco Industry Road Map would eventually hamper efforts to develop Indonesia’s human resources (SDM). This is in flat opposition to Indonesia’s growing demographic, which should be spurring the government to formulate a strategy to develop existing and future SDMs as we move towards 2020.
Mr. Chariansyah also pointed to several of the main provisions contained under the Tobacco Industry Roadmap as causes for concern. Firstly, the provisions completely disregard any of the health risks associated with tobacco products. Secondly, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap encourages an increase in the production of tobacco products of between 5% and 7% per year, which amounts to around 524.5 billion cigarettes by 2020.
Thirdly, this proposed increase in production will largely be taken up by products that use imported tobacco and machines. And last but not least, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap declares quite explicitly that cigarettes are part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
“Even Vice-President Jusuf Kalla and Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Anies Baswedan, have already announced to the public that they disagree with cigarettes being designated a part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage,” asserted Mr. Chariansyah.
Considering the substantial negative impacts that may occur in the wake of any production increase, Mr. Chariansyah has urged the Minister of Industry, Saleh Husin, to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap and announced during the press conference that an official petition urging the government to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap had been submitted to Minister Husin on 4 January 2016.
“In the best interests of Indonesian citizens, we are urging the Ministry of Industry to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap, as the plan is rather high-handed and does not side with the well-being of Indonesia’s citizens,” concluded Mr. Chariansyah.
In addition to Raya Indonesia, several civil society organizations have also demanded the revocation of the 2015 Regulation. These organizations comprise of The Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI), The Tobacco Control Support Centre (TCSC), The National Commission on Tobacco Control (Komnas PT), FAKTA, The Indonesian Legal Assistance Agency Foundation (YLBHI), The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), KRB, SAPTA, SFJ, and The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI).
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Marcell Sihombing, ANTs
Smoking ban. Photo by: SGP
Minister of Industry Regulation No. 63/M-IND/PER/8/2015 on the Tobacco Industry Production Roadmap for the 2015-2020 Period (Tobacco Industry Roadmap) has been thrust into the national spotlight. According to Kartono Muhammad, head of the People’s United Coalition Against Deceptive Tobacco Industries (Koalisi Rakyat Bersatu Melawan Kebohongan Industri Rokok), the Tobacco Industry Roadmap is only focused on the business side of the industry and completely disregards any considerations of public health.
“In fact, tobacco products are well-known causes of [terminal] illnesses, death, and poverty,” stated Mr. Muhammad at a press conference held in Jakarta on Tuesday, 5 January 2016.
Mr. Muhammad firmly believes that any increase in the production of tobacco products will ultimately increase the number of smokers in the country, and this applies to both adult smokers and underage smokers, including children and teenagers. Mr. Muhammad asserted during the press conference that attempts to develop the tobacco industry under the umbrella of the Tobacco Industry Roadmap were purely profit oriented in nature and did not take the negative consequences of the industry into consideration.
“Indonesia’s tobacco products have been rejected in many countries. So who will consume these billions of sticks of tobacco if not Indonesian citizens? Is this the objective of the Minister of Industry, to harm the public?” Mr. Muhammad asked.
Hery Chariansyah, Director of Indonesia’s House of Public Studies and Advocacy (Rumah Kajiandan Advokasi Kerakyatan Indonesia– “Raya Indonesia”) was also present at the event and asserted that the Tobacco Industry Road Map would eventually hamper efforts to develop Indonesia’s human resources (SDM). This is in flat opposition to Indonesia’s growing demographic, which should be spurring the government to formulate a strategy to develop existing and future SDMs as we move towards 2020.
Mr. Chariansyah also pointed to several of the main provisions contained under the Tobacco Industry Roadmap as causes for concern. Firstly, the provisions completely disregard any of the health risks associated with tobacco products. Secondly, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap encourages an increase in the production of tobacco products of between 5% and 7% per year, which amounts to around 524.5 billion cigarettes by 2020.
Thirdly, this proposed increase in production will largely be taken up by products that use imported tobacco and machines. And last but not least, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap declares quite explicitly that cigarettes are part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
“Even Vice-President Jusuf Kalla and Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Anies Baswedan, have already announced to the public that they disagree with cigarettes being designated a part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage,” asserted Mr. Chariansyah.
Considering the substantial negative impacts that may occur in the wake of any production increase, Mr. Chariansyah has urged the Minister of Industry, Saleh Husin, to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap and announced during the press conference that an official petition urging the government to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap had been submitted to Minister Husin on 4 January 2016.
“In the best interests of Indonesian citizens, we are urging the Ministry of Industry to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap, as the plan is rather high-handed and does not side with the well-being of Indonesia’s citizens,” concluded Mr. Chariansyah.
In addition to Raya Indonesia, several civil society organizations have also demanded the revocation of the 2015 Regulation. These organizations comprise of The Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI), The Tobacco Control Support Centre (TCSC), The National Commission on Tobacco Control (Komnas PT), FAKTA, The Indonesian Legal Assistance Agency Foundation (YLBHI), The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), KRB, SAPTA, SFJ, and The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI).
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“In fact, tobacco products are well-known causes of [terminal] illnesses, death, and poverty,” stated Mr. Muhammad at a press conference held in Jakarta on Tuesday, 5 January 2016.
Mr. Muhammad firmly believes that any increase in the production of tobacco products will ultimately increase the number of smokers in the country, and this applies to both adult smokers and underage smokers, including children and teenagers. Mr. Muhammad asserted during the press conference that attempts to develop the tobacco industry under the umbrella of the Tobacco Industry Roadmap were purely profit oriented in nature and did not take the negative consequences of the industry into consideration.
“Indonesia’s tobacco products have been rejected in many countries. So who will consume these billions of sticks of tobacco if not Indonesian citizens? Is this the objective of the Minister of Industry, to harm the public?” Mr. Muhammad asked.
Hery Chariansyah, Director of Indonesia’s House of Public Studies and Advocacy (Rumah Kajiandan Advokasi Kerakyatan Indonesia– “Raya Indonesia”) was also present at the event and asserted that the Tobacco Industry Road Map would eventually hamper efforts to develop Indonesia’s human resources (SDM). This is in flat opposition to Indonesia’s growing demographic, which should be spurring the government to formulate a strategy to develop existing and future SDMs as we move towards 2020.
Mr. Chariansyah also pointed to several of the main provisions contained under the Tobacco Industry Roadmap as causes for concern. Firstly, the provisions completely disregard any of the health risks associated with tobacco products. Secondly, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap encourages an increase in the production of tobacco products of between 5% and 7% per year, which amounts to around 524.5 billion cigarettes by 2020.
Thirdly, this proposed increase in production will largely be taken up by products that use imported tobacco and machines. And last but not least, the Tobacco Industry Roadmap declares quite explicitly that cigarettes are part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
“Even Vice-President Jusuf Kalla and Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Anies Baswedan, have already announced to the public that they disagree with cigarettes being designated a part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage,” asserted Mr. Chariansyah.
Considering the substantial negative impacts that may occur in the wake of any production increase, Mr. Chariansyah has urged the Minister of Industry, Saleh Husin, to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap and announced during the press conference that an official petition urging the government to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap had been submitted to Minister Husin on 4 January 2016.
“In the best interests of Indonesian citizens, we are urging the Ministry of Industry to revoke the Tobacco Industry Roadmap, as the plan is rather high-handed and does not side with the well-being of Indonesia’s citizens,” concluded Mr. Chariansyah.
In addition to Raya Indonesia, several civil society organizations have also demanded the revocation of the 2015 Regulation. These organizations comprise of The Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI), The Tobacco Control Support Centre (TCSC), The National Commission on Tobacco Control (Komnas PT), FAKTA, The Indonesian Legal Assistance Agency Foundation (YLBHI), The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), KRB, SAPTA, SFJ, and The Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI).
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