The Ministry of Agriculture Asks Public to Strictly Monitor 1,200 Tons of Rice Aid Worth Rp 16 Billion for Sumatra The public is urged not to hesitate to report if they find suspected irregularities. Red: Ferry kisihandi

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) invites the public to actively monitor and strictly oversee the distribution of rice aid for natural disaster victims in Sumatra, to ensure the distribution runs transparently and reaches the intended targets. To date, the government has distributed 1,200 tons of rice aid worth Rp 16 billion to expedite the fulfillment of the needs of affected communities. In total, the government plans to distribute 10,000 tons of rice aid. Kementan emphasizes that public involvement is crucial to prevent potential deviations in the field. Amid the challenges of distribution, Kementan stresses that public oversight is a key element. The public is urged not to hesitate to report any suspected deviations, while also being appreciated for their ongoing participation in maintaining the accountability of the distribution process. "In situations like this, our main concern is ensuring that all forms of aid can be delivered quickly and ...