Tangerang, Banten, Nov. 3 -- Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaiman has deployed a special team to help lower rice prices in 51 districts where prices have exceeded the government's retail price ceiling.

Speaking to the press here on Monday, Sulaiman said the team was established to ensure that rice prices remain in line with the price ceiling while maintaining the people's purchasing power.

"Since there are 51 regions, we are deploying 51 individuals to those districts," he said, without specifying the exact locations targeted by the initiative.

The team will carry out monitoring, mentoring, and rapid market interventions. It will also coordinate with regional trade offices and the regional police to strengthen...