Bulog Excludes Online Gamblers and Terrorists from Government Food Assistance

The State logistics agency Bulog has taken a firm stance on ensuring the accuracy and security of food assistance distribution. According to Bulog president director Major General TNI Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, individuals involved in online gambling or radical terrorism will be excluded from receiving the government's 10-kilogram food assistance and the Rice Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) programs. This measure aims to prevent misuse of the aid and avoid incidents similar to those that occurred in previous years.

Key Takeaways:

• Bulog excludes individuals involved in online gambling or radical terrorism from receiving food assistance, as per regulation.
• The agency uses a dedicated digital system to manage distribution, assigning barcodes to each recipient, which must be scanned and verified against their national identity card (KTP).
• Bulog collaborates with law enforcement and military personnel to monitor food aid distribution, ensuring it reaches the intended beneficiaries.
• The SPHP program sets a maximum rice price at Rp12,500 per kilogram, or Rp62,500 for a 5kg pack.
• The government provides 10 kilograms of rice per recipient as part of efforts to check rising food prices, totaling 1.3 million tons nationwide.

Statistics:

• 1.3 million tons of rice aid distributed nationwide
• 10 kilograms of rice per recipient
• Rp12,500 maximum price per kilogram of rice
• Rp62,500 maximum price for a 5kg pack of rice
• Bulog uses a dedicated digital system to manage distribution, leveraging barcodes and national identity cards (KTP) for verification

Sources:

• Antara News Agency (02 Aug 2025)
• Quote from Bulog president director Major General TNI Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani