Government Distributes 13 Tons of Cheap Rice for Residents in Aceh Jaya Cheap rice greatly helps the community. Red: Erdy Nasrul

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDA ACEH -- The Aceh Jaya Regency Government through the local Marine, Fisheries, and Food Service (DKPP) collaborated with the Bulog State-Owned Enterprise Meulaboh Branch to distribute 13 tons of cheap rice to local residents to maintain rice price stability. "This activity is not only aimed at suppressing prices, but also at strengthening community purchasing power," said Aceh Jaya DKPP Head Teuku Ridwan, in Aceh Jaya, Aceh, Tuesday. The distribution of cheap rice was carried out through the Cheap Food Movement (GPM). This step was taken due to rising rice prices in the market that have exceeded the Highest Retail Price (HET). Specifically in Aceh Jaya, the current medium rice price reaches Rp15,000 per kilogram, or above the HET of Rp13,100 per kilogram according to the National Food Agency Regulation Number 5 of 2024. "This activity is also part of the Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) program implemented in response to the surge in rice prices ...