Before the Seizure of 250 Tons of Illegal Rice, Mentan Amran Had Already Coordinated with the Governor of Aceh Indonesia does not need rice imports because the national stock is stable. Red: Dwi Murdaningsih

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The government swiftly acted on reports of 250 tons of illegal rice entering through Sabang Port, Aceh. Minister of Agriculture and Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed that before the sealing process was carried out by authorities, he had coordinated directly with Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf to ensure that enforcement measures were solid and coordinated. Minister Amran explained that initial reports indicated the illegal entry of imported rice without government permits. This action contradicts the policy of President Prabowo Subianto, who stated that Indonesia does not need rice imports because the national stock is at its best position in history. After confirming the initial information, Amran immediately coordinated across sectors, including with the Aceh Governor, Aceh Police Chief, Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police, Iskandar Muda Regional Military Commander, and the Minister of Trade. ...