Bulog Chief Explains Why Subsidized Rice Vanished from Store Shelves
Bulog confirms high demand caused subsided SPHP rice shortages in retail stores and pledges to deliver 1.3 million tons by year-end. Read the full report.
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Economy
Economy
Indonesia Stops Rice Imports as Global Prices Surge: Agriculture Minister
Indonesia avoids rice imports in 2025 as global prices soar, setting a record-high reserve stock and winning praise from FAO and USDA. Read the full story here.
Economy
Falling Rice Prices Won’t Hurt Farmers’ Welfare: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman says falling rice prices won’t harm farmers, citing high reserves and stable grain purchase rates. Read more here.
National
Prabowo Stressed Large-scale Rice Milling Businesses Regulations
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, in his speech at the 80th Indonesia's independence Day, emphasized the importance of regulations for large-scale rice milling businesses.
Criminal
Agriculture Minister Reveals Rice Fraud, Broken Rice Found at 59% in Premium Packs
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman exposed rice fraud, with premium rice containing up to 59% broken grains. Authorities vow strict enforcement. Read the full report.
National
Central Jakarta Police Distribute 5 Tons of Low-Cost Rice Ahead of Independence Day
Central Jakarta Police provide 5 tons of low-cost rice in Gerakan Pangan Murah low-cost food initiative to support affordable food access ahead of Independence Day. Read more now.
National
INP Distribute 2,424 Tons of Rice in Nationwide Affordable Food Program
The Indonesian National Police launched a nationwide Cheap Food Movement, distributing 2,424 tons of rice to stabilize prices. See how it benefits thousands across Indonesia. Learn more.
National
Banten Police Distribute 20.5 Tons of Rice in Affordable Food Drive
Banten Police deliver 20.5 tons of rice through Gerakan Pangan Murah initiatives to boost food security and aid residents. Read the full report.
National
INP, Madiun City Build Two SPPG Kitchens For Free Nutritious Meals Program
Indonesian National Police and Madiun City team up to build two healthy kitchens for Free Nutritious Meals. Read the full story here.
National
Govt Distributes 365,500 Tons of Rice Aid to 18.27 Million Beneficiaries Nationwide
Indonesia distributes 365,500 tons of rice aid to over 18 million families as part of a national economic stimulus. Read the full story.
National
Prabowo Orders INP Chief and Attorney General to Take Firm Action Against Rogue Rice Producers
President Prabowo Subianto has asked National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and Attorney General ST Burhanuddin to immediately take action against rice adulterators who have been selling regular rice as premium rice.
National
Prabowo to Confiscate the Rouge Rice Mills
President Prabowo Subianto reiterated that the state can seize unruly rice mills because they are part of food production that affects the livelihoods of many people, so their management must comply with statutory provisions and regulations.
