Andre Rosiade Inspects Bulog Warehouse in West Sumatra, Rice Stock Sufficient Until 2027

The visit was accompanied by the Regional Head of Bulog West Sumatra, R Darma Wijaya. From the on-site inspection, Bulog West Sumatra is confirmed to still have adequate rice reserves, and will soon receive an additional supply of around 20,000 tonnes. “There are still 20,000 tonnes more that will enter West Sumatra. So the stock is more than sufficient until early 2027,” said Andre in a written statement on Friday (8/5/2026). Andre emphasised that this situation is concrete proof of the success of the government’s food security and rice self-sufficiency programme. According to him, this achievement is not only evident in data but can also be verified directly in the field. “This proves that food security and rice self-sufficiency are indeed happening in reality across all of Indonesia. I hope that those who still doubt it can go down to the field and see the conditions of the farmers,” said this Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Faction in the Indonesian House of Representatives. Andre also highlighted the President’s policy on the purchase price of dry grain at Rp6,500 per kilogram, which he views as a form of the government’s support for farmers and the public. “The President dares to make the decision that dry grain must be bought at Rp6,500. This proves the government’s commitment to the people and farmers,” he stressed. Andre added that since 2025, Indonesia has no longer imported rice. In fact, the national rice reserve stock is now at the highest figure in Indonesia’s history, around 5.2 million tonnes. “Since 2025, we have no more rice imports. In fact, for the first time in history, the national rice stock has reached the highest figure, namely 5.2 million tonnes,” said this Chairman General of the Minang Family Association. Meanwhile, the Regional Head of Bulog West Sumatra, R Darma Wijaya, assured that the food supply situation in West Sumatra remains safe and under control. In addition to rice reserves, Bulog continues to maintain the distribution of cooking oil through the SP2KP programme to designated government markets. “Today, regarding oil, we are distributing to SP2KP markets that are directly designated by the government to maintain the supply and prices of people’s needs,” he said. According to Darma Wijaya, in the near future, West Sumatra will also receive an additional supply of cooking oil of around 60,000 cartons, each containing 12 litres. In addition, there is an additional supply from Wilmar of 34,000 packages of 12-litre size. “West Sumatra’s condition is green, prices of basic necessities are still under control,” he said. Then, regarding sugar commodities, Bulog West Sumatra assured that the available stock is sufficient to meet public needs, including for the upcoming Iduladha momentum. “For sugar, the current stock is safe for consumption in West Sumatra. There are around 200 to 300 tonnes for needs ahead of Iduladha,” he concluded.