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National staple: A worker (left) weighs rice on July 9 as he serves a customer at a rice market in Jakarta. (AFP/Bay Ismoyo)
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resident Prabowo Subianto has ordered strong law enforcement against companies or individuals violating quality standards for premium and medium-grade rice, following alarming findings of a recent surge in illegal blending across the country.
The President held a sudden late-night meeting on Wednesday, summoning senior cabinet members, including National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman and Attorney General ST Burhanuddin, amid growing concerns over the practice of selling adulterated medium-quality rice at premium prices.
In an Instagram post he shared after the meeting, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said the discussion focused on law enforcement measures after the government found that many rice brands on the market failed to meet quality standards for premium and medium-grade rice.
“The President gave clear instructions that firm action will be taken against those who violate the rules. The legal process must proceed,” Teddy said.
As a primary staple, rice is one of the most carefully monitored and regulated commodities in the country.
Speaking after Wednesday’s meeting, Agriculture Minister Amran revealed that out of 268 rice brands inspected, 212 rice brands in circulation failed to meet government-mandated quality standards for rice with premium and medium-grade labels.
Amran said the government would take legal action against those responsible.
