JAKARTA - Director of Perum Bulog Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani invites the public to check the rice stock in the warehouse directly as a form of openness of information as well as ensuring that the availability of national food remains safe and secure.
"As part of the commitment to openness of public information, Bulog opens space for the public to see the condition of rice stocks in warehouses," said Rizal in a statement in Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Monday, April 20.
He emphasized that this step is expected to strengthen public confidence that the government's rice reserves (CBP) are managed professionally, transparently, and accountable, and are ready to be distributed evenly throughout Indonesia.
The target for Bulog absorption this year is 4 million tons of rice equivalent, as an effort to maintain the stability of supply and national food reserves. The target is larger than the previous year of only 3 million tons.
"The absorption is carried out directly by the ranks of the Regional Office and the Bulog Branch Office through the pattern of picking up the ball, going directly to the rice fields, harvest points, to rice milling in various regions of Indonesia," said Rizal.
Along with the high realization of absorption since the beginning of 2026, the level of Bulog warehouse occupancy has increased significantly. Bulog currently manages 1,540 units of its own warehouses with a total real capacity of 3,061,484 tons that have been optimized to support CBP storage.
To anticipate an increase in stock volume, Bulog took a strategic step by increasing storage capacity through the use of filial warehouses (non-Bulog).
Until now, Rizal's greed, recorded 1,254 units of filial warehouses with a real capacity of 2,686,215 tons have been used to ensure that all stocks are well stored, safe, and evenly distributed in various regions.
The position of rice stocks managed by Bulog reached 4,881,105 tons of rice equivalent as of April 18, 2026. According to Rizal, this figure shows excellent stock readiness to support community needs, as well as strengthening Bulog's role in maintaining the stability of national rice supply and prices.
He said the optimal filling of warehouses was a reflection of the government's success in absorbing domestic production while strengthening national food security and ensuring that people's basic needs are met.
Previously, President Prabowo Subianto accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Jaya carried out a sudden inspection (sidak) to the Danurejo Bulog Warehouse Complex in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Saturday, April 18.
The inspection was carried out to ensure the availability and smooth distribution of national food reserves.
"The President wants to ensure directly that our food reserves, especially rice, are in a safe condition and ready to be distributed to the public," said the Presidential Chief of Staff Teddy.
The Danurejo Bulog Warehouse Complex consists of two buildings with a total capacity of 7,000 tons, and is currently full. This shows excellent stock readiness to support the needs of the local community.
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