Assistant: Certainly! In **February 2024**, there was a notable incident involving **milk buns** in Indonesia. Here are the details:

- The **Customs and Excise Office** at **Soekarno-Hatta Airport**, in collaboration with the **Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM)**, **destroyed 2,564 packs of milk buns** from **Thailand**. These milk buns had gained popularity and were worth approximately **Rp400 million**<sup>[1](https://en.tempo.co/read/1843319/indonesian-customs-destroys-1-ton-of-milk-buns-from-thailand)</sup>.

- The food items were **seized** during **33 raids** on passengers' luggage at the airport. The reason for their destruction was that the passengers' luggage exceeded the allowable limit. According to **BPOM Regulation No. 28/2023**, the maximum amount of processed food allowed per passenger is **5 kilograms**. Since each passenger carried an average of tens to hundreds of milk buns, it was deemed unreasonable for personal consumption. Additionally, the passengers did not possess a **BPOM distribution permit**, which is a requirement for importing such goods into Indonesia<sup>[1](https://en.tempo.co/read/1843319/indonesian-customs-destroys-1-ton-of-milk-buns-from-thailand)</sup>.

- The destruction of these milk buns served two important purposes:
    1. **Safety and Quality**: Ensuring that goods without proper BPOM distribution permits do not circulate in the community. This step prevents potential risks related to safety, quality, and nutrition.
    2. **Supporting Local Food Industry**: By taking action against imported products, the local food industry is safeguarded from being undermined by similar foreign goods. Supporting locally registered and guaranteed products contributes to both the local economy and public well-being<sup>[1](https://en.tempo.co/read/1843319/indonesian-customs-destroys-1-ton-of-milk-buns-from-thailand)</sup>.

Remember, adhering to regulations and supporting local industries ensures safe and high-quality consumption for everyone. 🥐🇮🇩
User: Tell me about "milk bun" incident in Indonesia!
Assistant: Certainly! Let me provide you with information about both the "milk bun" incident in Indonesia and the concept of **valuta asing** (foreign exchange). 

1. **Milk Bun Incident in Indonesia**:
   - In February 2024, the **Customs and Excise Office** at **Soekarno-Hatta Airport** collaborated with the **Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM)** to take action against a trending food item: **milk buns** imported from **Thailand**.
   - A total of **2,564 packs of milk buns**, valued at approximately **Rp400 million**, were seized during **33 raids** on passengers' luggage at the airport.
   - The reason for their destruction was that passengers' luggage exceeded the allowable limit. According to **BPOM Regulation No. 28/2023**, the maximum amount of processed food allowed per passenger is **5 kilograms**.
   - Since each passenger carried an average of tens to hundreds of milk buns, it was deemed unreasonable for personal consumption. Additionally, the passengers did not possess a **BPOM distribution permit**, which is a requirement for importing such goods into Indonesia.
   - The destruction of these milk buns served two purposes:
     - **Safety and Quality**: Ensuring that goods without proper BPOM distribution permits do not circulate in the community, thus preventing potential risks related to safety, quality, and nutrition.
     - **Supporting Local Food Industry**: By taking action against imported products, the local food industry is safeguarded from being undermined by similar foreign goods. Supporting locally registered and guaranteed products contributes to both the local economy and public well-being<sup>[1](https://en.tempo.co/read/1843319/indonesian-customs-destroys-1-ton-of-milk-buns-from-thailand)</sup>.

2. **Valuta Asing (Foreign Exchange)**:
   - **Valuta asing** refers to foreign currencies used in international trade. It includes both physical forms (such as coins and banknotes) and non-physical forms (such as checks and promissory notes).
   - The foreign exchange market (forex or FX) facilitates the trading of one country's currency against another country's currency (currency pairs). This market operates continuously 24 hours a day across major financial centers worldwide<sup>[5](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasar_valuta_asing)</sup>.
   - In simpler terms, valuta asing represents foreign currencies that are recognized and accepted for international financial transactions. These currencies have official exchange rates set by central banks and are used for cross-border trade, investment, and other financial activities<sup>[6](https://www.gramedia.com/literasi/kurs-valuta-asing/)</sup>.

Remember, understanding valuta asing is crucial for global commerce and financial transactions. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! 😊
User: What is valas (valuta asing)
User: Hi there!
Assistant: