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

Perum Bulog has now realised 8ly post-harvest projects sourced from State Capital Injection (PMN) with a total fund of Rp2 trillion.

“Of these, 73 projects have been contracted, with physical realisation reaching 95.7 per cent, equivalent to Rp1.59 trillion,” stated the President Director of Perum Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, in Banjarbaru on Friday.

Rizal noted that the projects encompass rice milling centres, rice processing centres, and corn drying centres across various regions. He stated that the steps to strengthen food infrastructure will continue in line with the vision of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.

Regarding the assignment to re-provide 100 post-harvest infrastructure (IPP) points as part of the National Strategic Programme, Rizal revealed that the preparation progress has currently entered the planning stage.

Meanwhile, the application for PMN funding for the 2026 fiscal year is currently undergoing evaluation and synchronisation within the relevant ministries.

The President Director of Bulog also requested support from Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) and all stakeholders to accelerate the approval of the 2026 PMN for the construction of 100 IPP points.

Furthermore, the company is encouraging synergy regarding ease of licensing and land provision, as well as strengthening Bulog’s capacity as a national offtaker based on modern infrastructure.

Rizal attended the inauguration of a food warehouse at the Bulog Warehouse Complex in the South Kalimantan Regional Office, which was officiated by the Chairperson of Commission IV of the DPR RI, Titiek Soeharto.