Jakarta, Aug. 30 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the public can exchange damaged Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) rice at Bulog offices.

"If the rice is damaged, it can be exchanged directly at Bulog. Even if the package has been opened, Bulog will replace it," Amran said during the Cheap Food Movement event at the ministry office in Jakarta on Saturday.

He reaffirmed that rice produced by Indonesian farmers is of good quality. If problems occur, such as changes in color, unpleasant odors, or the presence of pests, Amran said they are likely caused by storage issues.

"This exchange program is under my authority as minister, because all of our rice is of good quality. The problem may lie in the storage process...