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President Prabowo Emphasizes Importance of Rice and Rice Milling for Indonesia's Food Security

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has highlighted the vital role of rice and rice milling in the country's food security, underscoring their impact on the livelihoods of millions of Indonesians. He stressed that despite the strategic importance of rice, some business actors exploit their financial power to dominate the rice trade, to the detriment of the public. The President's emphasis came during the 2025 Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD) at the Nusantara Building in Jakarta.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Prabowo emphasized that rice and rice milling are crucial components of Indonesia's food security, affecting the livelihoods of millions of people.
  • He highlighted the need to protect the public from exploitation by powerful business actors in the rice trade.
  • The 2025 Annual Session of the MPR, DPR, and DPD was held at the Nusantara Building in Jakarta, with over 600 members of parliament in attendance.
  • The event commemorated Indonesia's 80th independence anniversary and featured a joint presidential address with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, ministers, and deputy ministers from the Red and White Cabinet.
  • Former presidents and vice presidents, including Joko Widodo, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Ma'ruf Amin, also attended the event.

Statistics:

  • Over 600 members of parliament attended the 2025 Annual Session of the MPR, DPR, and DPD.
  • The event was held in commemoration of Indonesia's 80th independence anniversary.
  • The theme of the joint parliamentary sessions was "United and Sovereign, for a Prosperous People and an Advanced Indonesia."

Sources:

  • ANTV: "President Emphasizes Importance of Rice and Rice Milling for Indonesia's Food Security" (no date available)
  • ANTARA: "President Prabowo Emphasizes Importance of Rice and Rice Milling for Indonesia's Food Security" (no date available)
  • ANTARA 2025: "Copyright ANTARA 2025" (no date available)

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