“The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a rice support programme worth nearly 12 trillion IDR (713 million USD) in the first quarter of 2026, expected to reach more than 35 million households nationwide to boost economic growth and ensure social welfare, according to Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.”
“Under the policy, each household classified as very poor or vulnerable will receive 10 kg of rice and two litres of cooking oil.”
“Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has projected national rice production in the first quarter of 2026 at 10.16 million tonnes, a sharp increase of 15.79% compared to the 8.78 million tonnes during the same period last year.”