Jakarta, July 7 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman affirmed that the National Police Food Task Force is closely monitoring the quality and pricing of rice across Indonesia, including in remote areas, to maintain national food stability.

The minister urged all producers and business operators to improve their product quality if it does not meet government standards, warning that sanctions will be imposed for substandard products.

"We once again urge those whose products are not up to standard to make improvements, as the National Police Food Task Force will be operating down to the regional level," the minister remarked here on Monday.

Sulaiman drew attention to an investigation by his ministry and other relevant stakeholders t...