Bangka regency sells rice cheap

BANGKA, South Sumatra: To help low-income families cope with the rising prices of basic commodities, Bangka regency distributed 132 tons of rice at a rock bottom prices yesterday.

Antara reported that the rice was sold at just Rp 500 per kilogram, with each family allotted 15 kilograms.

"We should learn from the hardships we now face and stand side-by-side to help each other," said Bangka regent Bustan Halik of the program which covers 22 districts.