The Indonesian Bulog Agency has begun distributing urgent food aid, including rice and oil, to 774,000 beneficiaries in Semarang. This initiative responds to the increasing needs amid current economic conditions.
Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, the director general of the Indonesian Bulog company, announced that achieving 1.6 million tons of rice by April 5, 2026, marks a significant milestone in enhancing national food security. This is part of the government's plan to secure 4 million tons of rice within the year.
The management of Bulog in Indonesia has announced an increase in the rice distribution quota in North Sumatra to <strong>700 tons daily</strong> to stabilize local market prices. This decision comes amid rising rice prices due to increased raw rice costs.
Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, the General Director of the Indonesian company PTPN, announced the company's readiness to absorb the sugarcane crop from Blora farmers starting May 2026, according to government-set prices. This announcement was made during a business visit to the Jendiss Multi Manis company, where meetings with farmers and stakeholders took place.
In a significant initiative, the company Bulog, in collaboration with ID FOOD, announced the distribution of <strong>100,000 free food packages</strong> to citizens in Jakarta during a special bazaar held at the National Monument area. This program aims to support needy families and enhance food security.
Tommy Wijaya, the Head of Public Relations at Bulog Indonesia, has officially denied rumors linking Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani to the position of head of military intelligence. He emphasized that this information is completely false.