Key facts
- Indonesia plans to export 1,000 metric tons of premium rice to Malaysia.
- The export deal was formalized via a memorandum of understanding between Bulog and Padi dan Beras Borneo Sdn. Bhd.
- The initial shipment is intended to showcase Indonesia's food security and growing rice output.
- Annual exports are projected to increase to 200,000 tons.
- Government rice reserves stand at approximately 5.2 million metric tons.
Indonesia has announced plans to export 1,000 metric tons of premium rice to Malaysia, a move state-run logistics company Bulog views as a demonstration of the nation's increasing food security. The agreement was solidified through a memorandum of understanding signed between Bulog and Malaysia's Padi dan Beras Borneo Sdn. Bhd. on Friday, August 14, 2026, with Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman in attendance.
Bulog President Director Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani stated that this trade deal serves as an anniversary gift for Indonesia, highlighting the country's resilient food system, ample domestic supplies, and growing rice output. He attributed this success to government support and effective management, noting that government rice reserves currently stand at around 5.2 million metric tons. The initial 1,000-ton shipment is the first consignment under this partnership, with projections for annual exports to gradually rise to 200,000 tons.
Minister Sulaiman echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that Indonesia's growing confidence is reflected in its ability to begin exporting rice. He assured the public that these exports would not compromise domestic food supplies, reinforcing the government's commitment to maintaining national food security while improving farmers' welfare and expanding market access.