Bos Bulog Ensures Rice Exports for Hajj Do Not Disrupt Domestic Supply National stock is deemed safe amidst the export assignment of rice for Hajj pilgrims. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata/ Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — President Director of Bulog Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani ensures that the export of rice for the needs of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in 2026 will not disrupt the domestic supply. Bulog is carrying out the government's assignment to prepare Hajj rice amidst the national rice stock which is considered very sufficient. Rizal said Bulog received direct instructions from President Prabowo Subianto and Coordinating Minister for Food Crops Zulkifli Hasan. According to him, the volume of Hajj rice is relatively small compared to the available national stock. “Oh, it’s very small. Our stock is 3.2 million tons, so there is no problem,” said this three-star general retiree when met at the Coordinating Minister for Food Crops Office, Jakarta, Monday (9/2/2026). Rizal explained that Bulog still targets rice and grain absorption throughout 2026 to reach 4 million tons. With these conditions, the export of Hajj rice does not affect the stability of the supply or the price of ...