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Regulations 7 months ago
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Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze rice millers as prices soar
Perpadi and expert observers point out that many rice millers have been unable to sustain operations as their margins narrowed due to delayed interventions and sweeping crackdownsm compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile grain at higher prices.
Opinion 9 months ago
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Analysis: Rice prices surge as market distortion deepens
Indonesia’s rice market is in turmoil, despite the government’s claim of holding the largest rice reserves in history. Prices continue to rise, consumers are paying more for lower-quality rice and the government’s response risks deepening the uncertainty. Its crackdown on rice businesses accused of producing oplosan rice, where medium-quality rice is mixed and sold as premium, is suspected of depleting supplies to retailers and driving up prices.
Politics 9 months ago
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Prabowo spearheads antigraft drive, threatens ‘unpopular actions’
In his State of the Nation address on Friday, Prabowo has taken a strong stance against corruption, warning all those who engaged in such activities that he would bring down the entire force of the law against them, regardless of their position or party.
Economy 9 months ago
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High rice prices, education costs push up inflation to 2.37 percent in July
The CPI grew 2.37 percent on an annual basis last month, primarily due to volatile foods component, which rose by a steep 3.82 percent, along with a monthly uptick of 0.82 percent in education costs to coincide with the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Society 9 months ago
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Prabowo orders firm action against illegal rice blending
President 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.
