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Summary

This transcript highlights the important role of the East Java Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Office, which is responsible for preventing the spread of pests and diseases through quarantine measures. It explains the quarantine process, including examination, isolation, observation, treatment, and more, and outlines the six service units in East Java. The office ensures that animals, plants, and fish entering or leaving Indonesia are free from harmful pathogens. Additionally, it introduces a mobile app, Best Trust, which makes the quarantine process more transparent and efficient, ensuring the safety of the country’s biodiversity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Quarantine plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of pests and diseases in animals, fish, and plants entering or leaving Indonesia.
• 😀 The East Java Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Center is part of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency, overseeing quarantine measures for various species.
• 😀 Quarantine is mandatory for plants and animals to ensure they are free from pests and diseases.
• 😀 The quarantine process includes several measures such as examination, isolation, observation, treatment, detention, rejection, destruction, and release.
• 😀 Quarantine measures are carried out at designated facilities, and there are eight types of actions involved in the process.
• 😀 Quarantine facilities are located at various entry and exit points, including ports, airports, and border areas across Indonesia.
• 😀 East Java has six quarantine service units, located in Kangean, Bangkalan, Perak, Juanda, Malang, and Banyuwangi.
• 😀 The process of quarantine measures can now be managed more efficiently through an app called Best Trust, which also allows for issuing certificates.
• 😀 The quarantine system in Indonesia helps maintain food safety, feed safety, and the protection of genetic resources and endangered species.
• 😀 The implementation of quarantine measures is an essential part of protecting Indonesia from harmful biological agents, invasive species, and diseases.
• 😀 Overall, the quarantine system serves as a protective guard to ensure the country's ecosystem and biodiversity remain safe from external threats.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the East Java Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Office?

The main purpose is to ensure that animals, fish, and plants entering or leaving Indonesian territory are free from quarantine pests and diseases.

Why is quarantine important for animals, fish, and plants?

Quarantine is crucial to prevent the entry, exit, and spread of pests and diseases affecting animals, fish, and plants, ensuring food and feed safety, as well as protecting genetic resources and preventing the spread of invasive species.

What are the eight types of quarantine measures carried out?

The eight types of quarantine measures are examination, isolation, observation, treatment, detention, rejection, destruction, and release.

Where are the quarantine facilities located in East Java?

In East Java, there are six service units: Kangean, Bangkalan, Perak, Juanda, Malang, and Banyuwangi.

Can quarantine services be accessed remotely?

Yes, quarantine services and certificates can be accessed and processed through an app called Best Trust, making the process more transparent and efficient.

What is the role of quarantine in food and feed safety?

Quarantine plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of food and feed, preventing the entry of harmful pests and diseases into the supply chain.

What does the quarantine process depend on?

The quarantine process depends on the specific facility handling the quarantine measures for animals, fish, and plants.

Is it necessary to visit the quarantine office in person for quarantine procedures?

No, it is not necessary to visit the quarantine office in person. Quarantine measures can be processed at designated entry and exit points like ports, airports, and border areas.

What is the significance of quarantine in terms of disease prevention?

Quarantine acts as a guard to prevent the introduction of diseases into the country, ensuring that Indonesia remains free from harmful animal, fish, and plant diseases.

How do quarantine measures contribute to protecting biodiversity?

Quarantine measures help protect endangered plants and animals, safeguard rare species, and prevent the spread of invasive alien species that could harm local ecosystems.