MBG Program Governance Continues to be Improved: BGN
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) stated that the governance of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program is continuously being improved to strengthen the national food security system.
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MBG is a Game Changer in Driving Indonesian Economic Growth: Rachmat Pambudy
The Minister of National Development Planning (PPN), Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is a game changer in driving national economic growth while strengthening the transformation of Indonesia's food and livestock sectors.
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BGN Assures No Schools are Forced to Accept MBG
The Vice Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) for Public Communication and Investigation, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, confirmed that schools that refuse the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) will not be forced to accept the food.
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BGN Chief Emphasized No Obligation to Provide Milk in the MBG Program
The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, emphasized that his agency has never issued a milk procurement policy.
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BGN Chief Aims for Improved Food Quality in 2026
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN, Dadan Hindayana, is targeting improving the quality of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) services under the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program by 2026 through SPPG accreditation and certification.
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Govt. Prepares IDR 335 Trillion for the MBG Program in 2026
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the government has allocated a budget of IDR 335 trillion for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG)
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Beginning 2026, Govt. Determined for a Zero-defect in MBG Program
President Prabowo Subianto conveyed the government's commitment to implementing zero-defect standards and ensuring equitable distribution of beneficiaries to the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) starting in 2026.
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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.
