Prabowo to Attend Corn Harvest and Launch 166 SPPGs After Inaugurating the Marsinah Museum

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to attend a number of national events in East Java on Saturday, 16th May 2026, starting with the inauguration of the Marsinah Museum in Nganjuk Regency and participating in the second-quarter nationwide corn harvest across all regional and district police commands in Indonesia. In addition, the President will also inaugurate the operation of 166 SPPGs in 18 provinces and lay the foundation stone for the construction of 10 national food security warehouses. “President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to inaugurate the Marsinah Museum in Nganjuk Regency tomorrow as a form of tribute to the Indonesian labour heroine. In addition, the second-quarter nationwide corn harvest will also be held across all regional and district police commands in Indonesia,” said the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, in a statement on Saturday. According to him, this support is carried out through the National Police’s Food Task Force, led by Inspector General Anwar, and the MBG (Community-Based Agriculture) Task Force, led by Inspector General Nurworo Danang. He explained that the series of activities is part of the government’s commitment to strengthening national food security while also encouraging economic growth for the community, especially from the agricultural and rural sectors. “The National Police, together with relevant stakeholders, fully supports the government’s program in strengthening national food security. This second-quarter corn harvest is proof of the synergy of all parties in maintaining food stability and improving the welfare of the community,” he said. In addition to the harvest agenda, the President is also scheduled to inaugurate the simultaneous operation of 166 SPPGs in 18 provinces. Isir said that this step is part of the government’s efforts to build a stronger and more integrated national food system. “The operation of 166 SPPGs in 18 provinces and the construction of 10 national food security warehouses are concrete steps by the government in strengthening the national food ecosystem, ensuring optimal distribution, and increasing regional preparedness in facing future food challenges,” he said. KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced facts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy ad-free reading comfort through Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus now.