Natuna Regent Cen Sui Lan, accompanied by the Head of the Natuna Regency Food Security Office, distributed rice assistance packages to local residents at the Bunguran Timur Laut District Office Hall on Tuesday morning (November 10).
Cen Sui Lan explained that the rice distributed on this occasion came from the Regional Budget (APBD). This assistance is a form of the local government’s concern for low-income families who need support in meeting their daily food needs. She also announced that another rice distribution is planned for early 2027, with each family receiving 30 kilograms of rice.
She further explained that the Natuna Regency Government plans to provide coconut seedlings to farmer groups in the future. Natuna has a large area of land with potential for plantations, covering around 351 hectares. However, she stressed that the assistance would be given to farmer groups, not to individuals.
In addition, Cen Sui Lan said that the local government had recently provided assistance to chicken farmers. However, due to the limited amount of assistance, it has not yet been possible to reach all chicken farmers.
She added that the chicken farming assistance program would be supported by regular guidance and monitoring. If the program is successful, the local government plans to provide similar assistance again in the future.
Cen Sui Lan said that all forms of assistance provided to the community aim to encourage people to work hard and become more independent. Through these programs, residents are expected to improve their economic independence and achieve a better quality of life.
She also encouraged residents to be more active in communicating and coordinating with local assistants, village and district officials, and related government agencies. This is important to help them improve their business results.
The event was attended by the Head of Bunguran Timur Laut District, several village heads from the district, and the assistance recipients. (Pro_kopimnatuna/Dn)
RILIS PERS, Number : 07056/PRO_KOPIM/2026
