Karawang, W Java, April 23 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that the Indonesian government rice reserves hit an unprecedented 5,198,000 tons as of April 23, 2026, marking a historic high for the country.

"This is the first; it has never happened in our history. This is truly a historic milestone," he said while inspecting rice stocks at a Bulog warehouse in Karawang, West Java, on Thursday.

He attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of various parties, including the Ministry of Agriculture and state-run logistics firm Bulog, as well as support from the public, observers, and the press.

Sulaiman affirmed that the government continues to increase rice storage capacity by renting warehouses.

In Karawang,...