29,400 MBG Kitchens Verified as Subsidised Fuel Prices Held Steady

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Economic events reported by ANTARA on Friday (29 May) include 29,400 verified Nutritious Free Meals (MBG) kitchens nationwide as partners, and subsidized fuel prices remaining unchanged despite the rupiah reaching Rp17,877 per US dollar.

Here is a roundup of yesterday’s economic news worth noting this Saturday.

BGN: 29,400 MBG kitchens verified

Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sony Sonjaya stated that 29,400 Nutritious Free Meals (MBG) kitchens have been verified nationwide as partners.

Bulog CEO: Paddy procurement nears 3 million tons in rice equivalent

Perum Bulog Director General Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani reported that national paddy procurement has reached nearly 3 million tons in rice equivalent, close to the 4 million ton target for 2026.

Indonesia-France Business Council to drive investment

Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and BKPM Chief Rosan Perkasa Roeslani believes the Indonesia-France High Level Business Council will act as a driver for foreign investment into the country.

Tax Directorate reports 13.45 million annual tax filings by 28 May

The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) under the Ministry of Finance reported that 13.45 million annual income tax (PPh) returns for 2025 were filed by 28 May 2026.

ESDM confirms subsidized fuel prices unchanged despite rupiah at Rp17,877

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) assured that subsidized fuel prices, including Pertalite and Biosolar, will not increase despite the US dollar reaching Rp17,877 against the rupiah.