Jakarta, Jan. 1 -- The Indonesian government announced a total ban on the import of rice, table sugar, and corn for 2026, citing a significant rise in domestic production and a strategic pivot toward national food self-sufficiency.

The government has even shelved plans for industrial rice imports, which are typically used for manufacturing, Tatang Yuliono, a senior official at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, stated on Thursday.

He stated that the country has successfully achieved self-reliance in these strategic commodities for household consumption, following a comprehensive review of the 2026 National Commodity Balance.

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that the policy follows direct instructions from Pr...