Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program has involved approximately 148,000 local food suppliers and will continue to be strengthened through synergy with the Merah Putih Village/Sub-District Cooperative (KDMP) to expand the absorption of community produce.
The government has decided to raise rice aid by 10 kilograms (kg) for 33.244 million recipients for three months to maintain people's purchasing power amidst the dry season and fluctuating global food prices.
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) emphasized that food self-sufficiency is one of the government's top priorities because it directly relates to the people's right to sufficient food and the welfare of farmers who produce food.
The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs believes that utilizing local food ingredients for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program can stabilize prices while strengthening the national food ecosystem.
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) is pushing for the strengthening of waste management regulations to support the acceleration of national waste management.
The Indonesian government is preparing to ship 2,280 tons of domestically produced premium rice to Saudi Arabia to meet the consumption needs of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifil Hasan (Zulhas), revealed President Prabowo Subianto's message regarding food price stability during the Indonesian National Military (TNI)-Indonesian National Police (INP) Leadership Meeting (Rapim) at the State Palace on Monday (2/9/2026).
The government committed to strengthen and complete the management of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program by forming a coordination team.
The government will allocate Rp 15 trillion to develop new rice fields and boost agricultural productivity, set to begin in 2025. Learn more!
