CONTOH BERITA BAHASA INGGRIS & INDONESIA, "ECONOMY IN THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN." 🇬🇧🇮🇩

Summary

In this news report, Najib from Statistics Indonesia discusses the potential for higher inflation during Ramadan, citing past trends. The report highlights how essential commodities like household fuel, cooking oil, beef, and chicken have historically contributed to inflation spikes in the holy month. While inflation peaked during Ramadan 2019 at 0.68%, it fell in subsequent years due to pandemic-related restrictions. However, inflation surged again to 0.95% during Ramadan last year. This Ramadan, despite economic challenges, Indonesian Muslims are adjusting to fasting without affecting their religious observances.

Takeaways

• 😀 The presenter, Najib, starts by greeting the audience with a traditional Islamic greeting, 'Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh'.
• 😀 The news covers a warning from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) regarding potential inflation during Ramadan.
• 😀 The inflation trend is based on the historical price increases during the holy month of Ramadan.
• 😀 Key commodities contributing to inflation during Ramadan include household fuel, cooking oil, beef, and chicken.
• 😀 In 2019, monthly inflation peaked at 0.68% during Ramadan.
• 😀 Inflation decreased to 0.08% and 0.13% in 2020 and 2021, respectively, due to pandemic restrictions.
• 😀 Inflation increased again in 2022, reaching 0.95% during Ramadan as restrictions were eased.
• 😀 This year, Indonesian Muslims are expected to experience economic savings despite the ongoing inflation concerns.
• 😀 Despite the economic challenges, the practice of fasting during Ramadan is not expected to be affected.
• 😀 The news segment concludes with Najib thanking viewers for watching and wishing them a blessed Ramadan.

Q & A

What does the Breaking News segment in the script address?

The Breaking News segment discusses a warning from the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) regarding a potential rise in inflation during Ramadan, citing trends from previous years and certain commodities typically contributing to this inflation.

Which commodities are mentioned as likely contributors to inflation during Ramadan?

The commodities mentioned are household fuel, cooking oil, beef, and chicken meat.

What was the inflation rate during Ramadan in 2019?

In 2019, the monthly inflation rate peaked at 0.68% during Ramadan.

How did the inflation rates change during Ramadan in 2020 and 2021?

In 2020 and 2021, inflation rates during Ramadan were much lower, dropping to 0.08% and 0.13%, respectively, due to pandemic-related restrictions.

What was the inflation rate during Ramadan in 2022?

In 2022, the inflation rate during Ramadan rose to 0.95% as restrictions were lifted.

What impact does the script suggest Ramadan-related inflation has on the Indonesian population?

The script suggests that despite economic difficulties and inflation, Indonesian Muslims are still able to observe fasting during Ramadan, indicating resilience in religious practices despite economic challenges.

Why is the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) concerned about inflation during Ramadan?

BPS is concerned because inflation during Ramadan tends to increase due to the higher demand for certain goods, leading to potential price hikes for everyday necessities.

What role did the COVID-19 pandemic play in inflation during Ramadan in 2020 and 2021?

The pandemic led to stricter regulations, which suppressed demand and caused the inflation rates to drop significantly in 2020 and 2021 compared to previous years.

What is the significance of Ramadan in relation to inflation in Indonesia?

Ramadan is a period where there is typically an increase in demand for goods like food and fuel, which can lead to higher inflation. The script emphasizes how this has been a consistent trend in past years.

What message does the presenter conclude with at the end of the news segment?

The presenter concludes by thanking the viewers for watching, wishing them a blessed fasting period, and encouraging them to stay tuned for future news updates.