Indonesia’s food supply stays strong despite global pressures
Indonesia says its food position is secure and even in surplus: Bapanas chief Andi Amran Sulaiman said the national food balance remains “relatively stable” through May 2026, with big projected surpluses like a 16.39 million tonne rice surplus, a 4.3 million tonne corn surplus, a 632,000 tonne surplus of consumer sugar, an 837,000 tonne surplus of chicken meat, and 423,000 tonnes of surplus chicken eggs. In addition, the government reserves hold 4.6 million tonnes of rice and more than 177,000 tonnes of feed corn, among other staples.
Mr Amran also declared that Indonesia has achieved self-sufficiency in key protein and carbohydrate staples with no imports in 2025, as rice production hit 34.69 million tonnes versus consumption of 31.16 million tonnes, poultry at 4.29 million tonnes versus 4.12 million tonnes of consumption, eggs at 6.54 million tonnes versus 6.47 million tonnes of consumption, and feed corn at 16.16 million tonnes versus 15.23 million tonnes of consumption, helping keep food inflation on a downward trend from 2.5% to 1.58% despite global turmoil, geopolitical risks, and El Niño-driven drought worries.
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Singapore’s Government facilities told to adopt measures to save energy
Singapore’s government has ordered all public facilities to cut electricity use amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, directing ministries and statutory boards to set air‑conditioners at 25 °C or higher, unplug non‑essential equipment, actively manage AC, lighting and lift schedules, and speed up the rollout of LED lighting, smart sensors and high‑tick‑rating appliances, while urging public officers and the wider public to adopt habits like switching off lights and choosing energy‑efficient appliances and public transport.
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the National Environment Agency stated, “The Government is taking the lead in doing its part to save energy and will continue to provide support to help save energy.” And Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the conflict could further drive up electricity and food prices.
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Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed here by the authors are their own, not those of impakter.com — In the Cover Photo: Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture and Bapanas chief Andi Amran Sulaiman (Middle). Cover Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
