Perum Bulog Realises 81 Post-Harvest Projects Worth IDR 1.59 Trillion

Perum Bulog has now realised 81 post-harvest projects sourced from State Capital Injection (PMN) with total funds of IDR 2 trillion. Of these, 73 projects have been contracted with physical realisation reaching 95.7 percent, equivalent to IDR 1.59 trillion, said Perum Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani in Banjarbaru on Friday. Rizal said the projects encompass rice milling centres, rice processing centres, and corn drying centres across various regions. He stated that the effort to strengthen food infrastructure will continue in line with the vision of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Regarding the assignment to provide another 100 Post-Harvest Infrastructure (IPP) points as a National Strategic Programme, Rizal revealed that preparation progress has now entered the planning stage. Meanwhile, the submission of PMN funding for 2026 as the source of financing is currently undergoing evaluation and synchronisation at the relevant ministries. The Bulog President Director also requested support from Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives and all stakeholders to accelerate approval of the 2026 fiscal year PMN for the construction of 100 IPP points. The company is also encouraging synergy in licensing facilitation and land provision, as well as strengthening Bulog’s capacity as a national offtaker based on modern infrastructure. Rizal was in Banjarbaru for the inauguration of a food warehouse at the Bulog Warehouse Complex of the South Kalimantan Regional Office, which was officiated by the Chair of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Titiek Soeharto.