JAKARTA - The government distributed 360,000 tons of food assistance or social assistance (bansos) for rice throughout July 2025 as part of a social protection program for vulnerable families throughout Indonesia.
Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that this step is a tangible form of the state's presence in maintaining people's purchasing power, reducing household burdens, and ensuring access to basic foodstuffs, especially rice.
"This step is part of a strategy to maintain a balance between supply availability and price affordability, amid the impacts of climate change and global economic dynamics," said Minister of Agriculture Amran in a statement received Sunday, July 13.
In addition to distributing rice food aid, the government also runs a food supply and price stabilization program (SPHP).
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In this case, Minister of Agriculture Amran reminded that the distribution of the SPHP program is closely monitored to prevent leakage or abuse by irresponsible parties.
"The social assistance has been released directly to the people, but for the SPHP, I emphasize, Bulog to be careful. Do not let it leak or be used by irresponsible parties. I ask not to be firm on the food mafia," he said.
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