Jakarta, July 12 -- The State Logistics Agency ( Bulog ) has expressed its readiness to disburse rice aid to 18.27 million beneficiaries (PBP) across Indonesia as part of the government's push to expand social assistance for low-income communities and check inflation.

Director of operations and public services at Bulog, M. Suyamto, said that the aid will be distributed without delay since the National Food Agency (Bapanas) has authorized it.

The authorization was received in Letter Number 170/TS.03.03/K/7/2025 concerning the Assignment for Rice Food Aid Distribution for June and July 2025, dated July 4.

"This food aid is part of the government's 2025 social assistance expansion initiative to maintain economic stability for low-income c...