Beyond Rice The Cultural Resilience and Nutritional Potential of Indonesias Indigenous Food Systems

Indonesia’s vast archipelago, stretching across more than 17,000 islands, possesses one of the world’s most diverse portfolios of food sources. From the protein-rich bounty of its seas to an array…

How Many Times Should Rice Be Washed Before Cooking?

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – The common practice of washing rice before cooking is deeply ingrained in culinary traditions worldwide. Many believe that the more rice is washed, the cleaner and…

Korem 173/PVB Commander Urges National Nutrition Agency to Absorb Nabire Local Rice for Free Nutritious Meals Program

NABIRE, CENTRAL PAPUA – Brigadier General TNI Vivin Alvianto, Commander of Korem 173/Praja Vira Braja (PVB), has issued a strong appeal to the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to prioritize the…

Mastering the Art of Cooking Corn Rice for a Delicious and Nutritious Alternative Carbohydrate Source

As global dietary trends increasingly emphasize diverse and wholesome food options, corn rice is emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional white rice. This versatile grain, often overlooked in many…

Satgas PRR Rehabilitates Thousands of Hectares of Disaster-Affected Rice Fields to Bolster National Food Security

The Indonesian government, through its Task Force for the Acceleration of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (Satgas PRR), is intensifying efforts to rehabilitate thousands of hectares of rice fields severely damaged by…

Balai Besar Penerapan Modernisasi Pertanian Maluku Distributes Rice and Soybean Seeds to Maluku Barat Daya to Boost Food Security

AMBON – The Great Hall for the Application of Agricultural Modernization (BBRMP) Maluku has initiated a crucial agricultural support program, distributing significant quantities of rice and soybean seeds to the…

Indonesia’s National Rice Stock Hits All-Time High, Projected to Exceed 5 Million Tons

Jakarta, April 6, 2026 – Indonesia’s national rice reserves have reached an unprecedented level, with the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) reporting a current stock of approximately 4.5 million tons. This…

Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX: The Princely Leader Who Drove a Rice Truck and Defined Humble Leadership Amidst Feudal Wealth

Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, the revered ninth monarch of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, is widely remembered not just for his pivotal role in Indonesia’s struggle for independence, but also for a…