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Alor residents to receive rice aid for July-September 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 37,338 residents of Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, will receive rice aid for July-September 2026.
  • The aid distribution aims to ensure food security and reach remote areas, overcoming geographical challenges.
  • The government has intervened with various programs, including SPHP and CBP, to stabilize rice supply and prices in Alor.

Approximately 37,338 residents in Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, are set to receive food assistance, specifically rice, for the months of July, August, and September 2026. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to ensuring food security across the Indonesian archipelago.

Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman and the President Director of Perum Bulog, Letnan Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, personally visited Alor on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to oversee the distribution. Each recipient family will receive a total of 30 kilograms of rice for the three-month period. The distribution extends to the village level, with specific numbers of recipients noted in Fuisama, Probur, and Lembur Barat villages.

The government is present to ensure the community receives adequate food and the assistance that is their right.

— Andi Amran SulaimanMinister of Agriculture speaking in Alor.

"The government is present to ensure the community receives adequate food and the assistance that is their right," stated Amran. He emphasized that geographical conditions should not hinder access to food or create a sense of distance from government attention, particularly for those in island or remote regions.

No region is too far to be served.

— Ahmad Rizal RamdhaniPresident Director of Perum Bulog on distribution efforts.

Bulog Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani highlighted that the distribution in Alor is part of a broader effort to guarantee equal food access nationwide. He acknowledged the logistical challenges posed by Indonesia's archipelagic geography but affirmed Bulog's dedication. "For Bulog, no region is too far to be served," Rizal asserted, stressing the need for synergy between central and regional governments, Bulog, and other stakeholders for effective distribution.

This food aid strengthens the government's intervention in Alor's rice supply and price stability. Previous efforts include the distribution of 764,070 kilograms of rice through the Rice Price Stabilization and Supply (SPHP) program from March to July 2026, and 746,000 kilograms of Government Rice Reserves (CBP) by July 31, 2026. Combined, these interventions amount to approximately 1.5 million kilograms of rice aimed at ensuring consistent supply and affordability.

No community should feel distant from government attention simply because they are in an island or remote area.

— Andi Amran SulaimanMinister of Agriculture emphasizing inclusive government support.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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