Bulog Reports 4.6 Million Tonnes of Government Rice Reserves With Focus on Quality
Government rice reserves rose to 4.6 million tonnes stored at around 70 percent warehouse utilization, with the state logistics agency emphasizing quality maintenance.
State logistics agency Bulog reported that government rice reserves (CBP) have reached 4.6 million tonnes, up from 4.5 million tonnes recorded on 26 October. The stock is held across warehouses with a combined capacity of 6.7 million tonnes, comprising 3.2 million tonnes of operational warehouses and 3.5 million tonnes of leased facilities, leaving roughly two million tonnes of free space at around 70 percent utilization.
In a written statement, Bulog president director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani emphasized quality maintenance alongside volume, citing periodic physical inspections, warehouse cleanliness, pest and humidity control, and orderly inventory administration to keep stock data accurate and accountable. Extreme weather was identified among the agency's operational challenges.
The statement was issued as the agency prepares for large-scale distribution through the end of December. The reserve and utilization figures were self-reported by the company and have not been independently audited.