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.
Indonesian police are investigating mass food poisoning linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, after 335 students fell ill in Central Sulawesi.
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.
West Bandung suspends 3 kitchens in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program after mass student poisoning. Authorities launch investigation. 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.
BGN says shark dishes in the MBG program will be dropped if proven to cause poisoning, while ensuring all treatment costs are covered.
The government continues to strive to improve the nutrition for school children through the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG).
BPOM responds to KPAI’s call to suspend Free Nutritious Meal program after mass food poisoning, pledging stricter oversight and safety improvements. Read the full report.
Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency (BGN) urges stronger communication to address food safety concerns in the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG). Read the full news here.
Indonesia expands Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to teachers and education staff following President Prabowo’s directive. Learn how BGN plans rollout and support.
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency investigates claims that Chinese-made food trays for the Free Nutritious Meal program may contain lard and forged labels. Read the full story.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) has successfully boosted village economic growth, while simultaneously improving student attendance and achievement.
