The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana confirmed that he would temporarily suspend the operations of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) that have not met standard operating procedures to ensure the safety and feasibility of implementing the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) Program .
South Kalimantan Police tighten food safety checks and health screening in Indonesia’s free meal program for students to prevent food poisoning. Read the full report here.
President Prabowo orders Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to continue with stricter food safety rules after poisoning cases. BGN promises full medical coverage and tighter certification.
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana said that President Prabowo Subianto instructed the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) to emulate the Free Nutritional Meal Kitchen (MBG) managed by the Indonesian National Police (INP).
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program focuses on improving children's nutritional intake, reducing malnutrition and anemia, and realizing nutritional equality for children.
Indonesia enforces stricter rules on its Free Nutritious Meals program after food poisoning cases, prioritizing child safety with tougher hygiene standards. Read more.
Indonesia accelerates hygiene certificate issuance to ensure MBG kitchens meet food safety standards after poisoning cases. Read the full update here.
President Prabowo Subianto to summon Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency chief after dozens of food poisoning cases hit the free meal program. Read more here.
Indonesian Nutrition Agency (BGN) apologizes and accepts responsibility for food poisoning cases in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, pledging stricter oversight.
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reports 70 food poisoning cases in the MBG program, with nearly 6,000 affected and 40 kitchens shut down. Read more here.
Indonesia suspends food providers in the Free Nutritious Meal program for at least 14 days after poisoning cases. The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) covers all medical costs. Read more here.
BGN pledges to cover all medical costs from MBG food poisoning cases and enforces new certified chef requirements for school kitchens. Learn more.
