Jokowi Says Rice Social Assistance Will Continue Until June 2024, But Depends on the State Budget

"Jokowi said that rice social assistance will continue until June 2024, but it depends on the state budget (APBN)."

"President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that the distribution of social assistance in the form of 10 kg of rice per beneficiary family (KPM) will continue until March 2024. Jokowi stated that the implementation of the social assistance program from the government's rice reserves (CBP) may be extended until June 2024, but this will be adjusted according to the conditions of the State Budget (APBN)."

"So January, February, March (rice social assistance will continue). Later I will check again if the state budget allows, April, May, June,""
"Jokowi expressed during his visit to the Bulog Gumilir Warehouse in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, on Tuesday (2/1/2024)."

"Source: Liputan6"

The government targets a stock of 3 million tons of rice.

"On one occasion, Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, the Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, stated that the government is working hard to achieve the target of 3 million tons of CBP stock by 2024, in accordance with the directives from Jokowi. To realize this, the government has assigned Perum Bulog the task of importing 2 million tons of rice this year."

"Therefore, we are confident that the rice stock is good, and that we are ready to face Eid with sufficient stock at the beginning of the year and in the first semester of 2024."

"Jokowi said, when visiting the warehouse area owned by Perum Bulog in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta some time ago."

The translation of "Stok Cadangan Beras Cukup" to English is "Sufficient Rice Reserve Stock".

"Similarly, Bayu Krisnamurthi, the President Director of Perum Bulog, guarantees that the government's rice reserve stocks will remain sufficient for the first 6 months of next year, including in facing the Ramadan and Eid seasons in 2024. "Clearly, Bulog's stock is quite good to face this year's transition, facing Ramadan, Eid until the first semester is secure for rice. The same goes for other (basic foodstuffs)," he said."

To ensure the stability of rice prices, Perum Bulog is also implementing rice social assistance through the Food Price Supply Stability Program (SPHP). This program will be carried out for 6 months, divided into two phases from January to June 2024.

"The food assistance on the 2nd (January 2024) will soon begin and will continue to ensure the availability of food, in this case rice, for the community. The program has been ongoing, and it is further supported by Bulog's commercial program," he stated.

Jokowi Says Rice Social Assistance Will Continue Until June 2024, But Depends on the State Budget

"So, God willing, we can be quite sure that the preparations for our food are already quite mature. At least by the end of the first semester, everything will be available," said the CEO of Bulog."

The President Director of Perum Bulog Discusses Three Reasons for the Rise in Rice Prices at the End of the Year.

"As the year comes to a close, there is an increase in rice prices in the market. This is particularly true for medium rice, which is still priced above Rp 13,000 per kg, exceeding the Highest Retail Price (HET) that has been set at Rp 10,900-11,800 per kg. Similarly, premium rice is sold at prices exceeding Rp 15,000, surpassing the HET of Rp 14,800 per kg."

"Bayu Krisnamurthi, the President Director of Perum Bulog, stated that it is not yet possible to lower the price due to three main factors causing the increase in rice prices. Therefore, Bayu hopes that domestic rice production in 2024 can improve. Thus, the fluctuation of rice prices can be gradually controlled."

"One of our productions is declining, it is low. Second, inputs are rising, especially those related to fertilizers. Third, several countries (exporters) are changing their policies. As a result, the global market is rising,"
"he said while in the warehouse area of Perum Bulog in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, on Saturday (30\/12\/2023)."

"Source: Liputan6"

The translation of "Stabilisasi Harga Pangan" to English is "Food Price Stabilization".

"Besides that, Perum Bulog also contributes to maintaining price stability through the Food Supply and Price Stabilization Program (SPHP), including social assistance in the form of rice. In 2024, the assistance will be distributed to 22.4 million beneficiary families (KPM) in two phases over 6 months."

"But at least what Bulog is doing now is to ensure that there are no disturbances, and secondly, that 22.4 million beneficiary families have their needs met. So our society's most needy have their rice needs fulfilled. This is very helpful in maintaining stability," he explained.

"Source: Liputan6"

In response to the statement, Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Kartika Wirjoatmodjo is confident that in the future, Bulog will be better able to maintain the stability of rice prices.
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Paling penting 22,4 juta kelompok masyarakat yang rentan bagian dari kita mengurangi tekanan di masyarakat kelas bawah. Sehingga mereka tidak perlu buru-buru membeli beras di stok yang malah menaikan harga,

tuturnya.
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"Source: Liputan6"

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"Jokowi said that rice social assistance will continue until June 2024, but it depends on the state budget (APBN)."

"So January, February, March (rice social assistance will continue). Later I will check again if the state budget allows, April, May, June,"""Jokowi expressed during his visit to the Bulog Gumilir Warehouse in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, on Tuesday (2/1/2024)."

The government targets a stock of 3 million tons of rice.

"Therefore, we are confident that the rice stock is good, and that we are ready to face Eid with sufficient stock at the beginning of the year and in the first semester of 2024."

The translation of "Stok Cadangan Beras Cukup" to English is "Sufficient Rice Reserve Stock".

To ensure the stability of rice prices, Perum Bulog is also implementing rice social assistance through the Food Price Supply Stability Program (SPHP). This program will be carried out for 6 months, divided into two phases from January to June 2024.

The President Director of Perum Bulog Discusses Three Reasons for the Rise in Rice Prices at the End of the Year.

The translation of "Stabilisasi Harga Pangan" to English is "Food Price Stabilization".

"But at least what Bulog is doing now is to ensure that there are no disturbances, and secondly, that 22.4 million beneficiary families have their needs met. So our society's most needy have their rice needs fulfilled. This is very helpful in maintaining stability," he explained.

"So January, February, March (rice social assistance will continue). Later I will check again if the state budget allows, April, May, June,""
"Jokowi expressed during his visit to the Bulog Gumilir Warehouse in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, on Tuesday (2/1/2024)."