Indonesia’s Food Agency Urges Retailers to Sell Mixed-Quality Rice at Lower Prices
Indonesia's food agency Bapanas recommends retailers sell mixed-quality rice at reduced prices based on actual grade instead of pulling it from the market.
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Economy
National
Bulog Committed to Not Import Rice as per Directive of President Prabowo
The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) has stated its commitment to not import rice in 2025.
National
Bulog Recorded a Total of 4,251,259 Tons of Rice Reserves as of July 2025
The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) recorded a total national rice stock of 4,251,259 tons as of July 14, 2025.
Criminal
Agriculture Minister Cracks Down on Adulterated Rice
Agriculture minister Andi Amran Sulaiman vows strict enforcement against rice fraud, with 25 brand owners under investigation. Learn more.
Criminal
Food Task Force Question 22 Witnesses in Rice Fraud Investigation
Indonesian police question 22 witnesses over suspected rice mislabeling and underweight packaging by local producers. Discover more.
National
360,000 Tons of Rice to be Distributed Throughout July to Vulnerable Families
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman revealed that the government will distribute 360,000 tons of rice food aid throughout July 2025 to vulnerable families.
National
INP Investigate Rice Producers Following Agriculture Ministry Complaint
Indonesian police investigate rice producers after Agriculture Ministry reports 212 brands failing to meet quality standards. Discover more.
Economy
10 Major Rice Producers Investigated for Fraud: Agriculture Minister
Indonesia investigates 10 major rice producers over quality fraud. Agriculture Ministry confirms probe as national stock hits 4.2 million tons. Discover more.
Criminal
Agriculture Minister Reports 212 Rice Producers to the AGO, INP for Alleged Fraud
Agriculture Minister files fraud complaint against 212 rice producers for violating price and quality rules. Learn how it impacts Indonesia’s rice market.
National
The 4 Million Tons for Rice Reserve Stock is the Highest in the Last 57 Years: Agriculture Minister Says
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that the government's rice reserve stock (CBP) currently managed by Perum Bulog has reached more than 4 million tons, the highest figure ever achieved by Indonesia in the last 57 years.
Economy
Indonesia to Export 2,000 Tons of Rice Monthly to Malaysia
Indonesia will begin exporting 2,000 tons of rice per month to Malaysia under a business-to-business agreement. Learn more.
Economy
Indonesia’s Rice Prices Unaffected by Global Market: National Food Agency
Head of Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prasetyo Adi, said on that global rice price fluctuations have no impact on domestic rice prices due to government safeguards. Learn more.
