Surabaya, Aug. 25 -- East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has ensured the availability and affordability of rice in the province after inspecting a traditional market in Surabaya on Monday.

She said the price of medium-quality rice distributed through the government's Supply and Price Stabilization Program (SPHP) remains within reach for residents.

The government has set the highest retail price (HET) at Rp12,500 per kilogram for medium rice and Rp14,900 per kilogram for premium rice.

Parawansa explained that she visited Pasar Soponyono to monitor the distribution and pricing of SPHP rice.

"Praise be to God, SPHP rice at Pasar Soponyono in Surabaya is not being sold above the HET," she said.

During the visit, she also spoke wi...