President Prabowo Summons BGN Chief Over Free Meal Poisoning Scandal
President Prabowo Subianto to summon Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency chief after dozens of food poisoning cases hit the free meal program. Read more here.
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Minister Muhaimin Vows Evaluation of Free Meal Program After Safety Concerns
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar promises a thorough review of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program while ensuring its continuation as a long-term investment in children’s health. Read more here.
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Home Minister Pushes Central MBG-Regional Administrations Coordination After Free Meal Scare
Home Minister Tito Karnavian calls for stronger central-local coordination after student food poisoning linked to the Free Nutritious Meals program. Read the full report here.
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Nearly 6,000 Sick: BGN Shuts 40 SPPG Kitchens Over Food Poisoning Cases
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.
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INP Chief Vows Full Probe Into Mass Food Poisoning From Free Meal Program
Indonesian police are investigating mass food poisoning linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, after 335 students fell ill in Central Sulawesi.
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SPPG Kitchen Suspended After Poisoning Cases, Minimum 14-Day Halt: BGN
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.
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West Bandung Suspends 3 SPPGl Kitchens After Mass Poisoning
West Bandung suspends 3 kitchens in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program after mass student poisoning. Authorities launch investigation. Read more here.
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BGN to Cover All Medical Costs from Free Nutritious Meal Poisoning Cases
BGN pledges to cover all medical costs from MBG food poisoning cases and enforces new certified chef requirements for school kitchens. Learn more.
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BGN to Stop Shark Menu in Free Meal Program if Proven to Cause Poisoning
BGN says shark dishes in the MBG program will be dropped if proven to cause poisoning, while ensuring all treatment costs are covered.
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INP Assists Investigation Into Suspected Food Poisoning in Free Meal Program
The Indonesian National Police (INP) assists probe into suspected food poisoning in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program after 335 students fell ill. Read the full update here.
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Victims of Mass Poisoning in Cipongkor Has Risen Up to 369
Police revealed that the number of victims of suspected mass poisoning due to consumption of Free Nutritious Food (MBG) in Cipongkor District, West Bandung Regency, has risen up.
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Jakarta Defends Free Meal Program Despite Mass Food Poisoning Outcry
Indonesia will keep its Free Nutritious Meal program running despite mass poisoning in West Bandung, pledging tighter oversight and swift improvements. Read more.
