Bulog Simultaneously Distributes Rice and Cooking Oil Aid to 32.3 Million Beneficiary Families
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Perum Bulog is distributing rice and cooking oil aid simultaneously to 32.3 million beneficiary families (KPM) as an effort to maintain food security and assist the public in meeting basic needs ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
“Today, we at Bulog, along with all regional directors and branch heads, are carrying out the handover of food aid simultaneously across the country at our 565 branches,” said Perum Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani during the symbolic handover centred in Marunda, Cilincing, North Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Rizal, together with relevant stakeholders, distributed the aid symbolically to 10 food aid recipients (PBP) in the Marunda area, representing the national distribution.
He stated that the programme is part of the government’s efforts to provide economic stimulus to boost public purchasing power while anticipating potential price increases ahead of the National Religious Holiday (HBKN) of Eid al-Fitr.
Rizal emphasised that Bulog is fully committed to maintaining the availability and stability of national food supplies through various programmes, including this food aid distribution.
“We ensure that the distribution process runs smoothly and on target, so that the benefits can be directly felt by those in need,” he said.
The distributed food aid includes rice and cooking oil commodities for the February and March 2026 allocations. Each KPM receives 10 kg of rice and 2 litres of cooking oil per allocation, so for two months, each recipient obtains a total of 20 kg of rice and 4 litres of cooking oil, distributed at once.
Nationally, the aid is given to 33,244,408 Food Aid Recipients whose data comes from the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN). The total budget prepared for the programme reaches 664,888 tonnes of rice and 132,977 kilolitres of cooking oil.
He stressed that Bulog continues to accelerate distribution so that the aid can be received by the public on target and on time. Even after Eid al-Fitr, distribution will be maximised.
“Alhamdulillah, this will continue until the distribution is complete, and even after Eid al-Fitr, we will still distribute it to the communities according to the DTSEN data provided by the Ministry of Social Affairs,” he explained.
Through synergy with various parties, Bulog is optimistic that this food aid programme can have a positive impact in maintaining community economic stability and strengthening national food resilience amid price dynamics and needs ahead of HBKN.
“In the distribution and delivery process to the public, Bulog will synergise with Babinsa and Bhabinkamtibmas friends, including kelurahan friends, so that the distribution process is faster because the number is now more than 32.3 million (aid recipients),” said Rizal.
Several residents welcomed the government’s rice and cooking oil aid distribution ahead of Lebaran positively, as it is seen as very helpful in meeting basic needs and lightening household expenditure burdens.
Uswatun Hasanah, a resident of RT 2 Kampung Bidara, Marunda Village, admitted that the aid is very beneficial for Lebaran needs, especially in preparing dishes like ketupat with family at home.
She said the received rice and cooking oil aid is quite helpful, even though she did not previously face significant difficulties in obtaining basic commodities in the market.
“Alhamdulillah, it helps for Lebaran, (the rice aid) for making ketupat, will be used for ketupat,” said Uswatun.
Karniti, another resident of Kampung Bidara, expressed similar sentiments, saying she is very pleased to receive the aid and hopes similar programmes can be carried out routinely so that daily food needs of the public can continue to be met without having to buy.
She also expressed thanks to President Prabowo Subianto for the aid provided, and prayed for the government’s continued success in implementing programmes that favour the little people.
“I’m happy to get this aid to fill Lebaran ketupat and for daily meals,” said Karniti, a mother of five.