Porang plants, formerly a wild plant, have gained popularity among farmers since 2019 due to their benefits and potential for export. The General Chairman of Porang Nusantara, Ngakib Al-Ghozali, has highlighted the plant's potential, particularly in Japan where it was previously used to feed troops. The history of Japan's colonization of Indonesia in 1943, seeking konjac or porang as a staple food instead of rice or wheat, underscores its importance. Ngakib emphasized that the plant has been overlooked for centuries despite its potential.