Illegal Rice Case of 250 Tons, Amran Mentions Indications of Violation of Prabowo's Instructions The government ensures that no import permits were issued by the national authorities. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata/ Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the consistency of President Prabowo Subianto's policy regarding the rice import ban. He conveyed that the sealing of 250 tons of illegal rice in Sabang is a form of the state's firmness in enforcing the president's instructions. The government received a report of illegal rice imports on Sunday (23/11/2025). Amran led a swift coordination with the Aceh Police Chief, the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police, the Iskandar Muda Regional Military Commander, and the Minister of Trade to ensure that no import permits were issued by national authorities. The verification concluded that there were no official government documents authorizing the entry of the rice. "The rice has been sealed and we have asked the authorities to investigate those involved. We see several suspicious things and the national stock is currently very sufficient," said ...