TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto discussed plans to adjust the implementation of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program during a meeting with several public figures at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday night, March 17, 2026. Content creator and entrepreneur Mardigu Wowiek Prasantyo, who attended the gathering, said he gained a new … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has emphasized that zakat must not be used outside the provisions for the eight asnaf (groups) as regulated in the Quran. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar conveyed this in response to circulating content mentioning that the Ministry is maximizing zakat and waqf for the free nutritious meal program (MBG). … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency has barred ultra-processed food (UPF) from the free nutritious meal (MBG) program menu. The ban was outlined in the Circular Letter No. 3 of 2026 on the Ramadan, Eid, and Chinese New Year’s MBG implementation. The circular mentions that during Ramadan, beneficiaries will receive healthy food packages that do not … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Political Indicators survey institute released the results of its latest survey on satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto‘s performance, public trust in state institutions, and satisfaction with the implementation of the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program. The survey was published on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Data collection for this survey was conducted from … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Dadan Hindayana, the head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), explained why food poisoning linked to the free nutritious meal (MBG) program keeps occurring. He cited at least several contributing factors, but the primary one was the lack of adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP). “The notable incidents in January were also caused by (lack … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Hundreds of students from State High School 2 Kudus suffered food poisoning after consuming free nutritious meals (MBG) on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The food distribution program was part of President Prabowo Subianto‘s campaign promises. Several students affected by the poisoning are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals across Kudus. Kudus Regent Sam’ani Intakoris … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A total of 205 early childhood, elementary, and junior high school students, as well as toddlers, in Cikalongkulon District, Cianjur Regency, West Java, are suspected of experiencing food poisoning after consuming foods from the free nutritious meal (MBG) program on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. In addition to the school students, several toddlers also suffered … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Arifah Fauzi, emphasized that the free nutritious meal program (MBG) should not be used as a means of punishment or intimidation against children in schools. This statement was made following reports of students being denied MBG allowances after their parents criticized the program’s … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, said reported cases of food poisoning linked to the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program have declined in recent months, citing improvements in food safety procedures. Speaking during a hearing with House of Representatives (DPR) Commission IX on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, … Read more
he government has announced its indicative budget ceilings for 2026, with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) receiving Rp 217.86 trillion (US$13.3 billion), the largest allocation among 98 ministries and agencies. According to the 2026 Macroeconomic Framework and Principal Fiscal Policy (KEM-PPKF), of the total budget, Rp7.45 trillion is allocated for administrative and… Source link