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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Zulhas Inspects SPPG Unit in North Jakarta in Ensuring the Smooth Program of MBG
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) visited the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) of the North Jakarta Sub-regional Metropolitan Police and several schools in North Jakarta to observe firsthand the preparation and distribution of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to students.
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Prabowo Aims for MBG to Reach All Beneficiaries by the End of December
President Prabowo Subianto aims for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to reach all beneficiaries in Indonesia by the end of December 2026.
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National Rice Reserves Reached 3 Million Tons, the Highest in Indonesian History
President Prabowo Subianto stated that the national rice reserves managed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) currently stand at 3 million tons, surpassing the historic achievement of food self-sufficiency during the era of Indonesia's second president, Soeharto.
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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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The Beneficiary of MBG Reached 55 Millions in a Year: Prabowo Says
President Prabowo Subianto stated that the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program had reached 55 million beneficiaries as of January 5, 2026, a year since the priority program was first launched on January 6, 2025.
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President Prabowo Sets Zero-Defect Target for Free Nutritious Meals Program Starting 2026
President Prabowo Subianto sets a zero-defect target for the Free Nutritious Meals program starting 2026. Read the full update on MBG policy and implementation.
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Metro Jaya Police Conducts Crime Scene Analysis After MBG Car Crashes Into SDN Kalibaru 01 School
Metro Jaya Police investigates the SDN Kalibaru elementary school crash and ensures victim support. Read the full update.
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MBG Minivan Crashes Into Kalibaru Elementary School, Injuring Students and a Teacher
A minivan crashed into SDN Kalibaru 01 elementary school in North Jakarta, injuring students and a teacher. Read the latest police updates
Economy
Indonesia Races to Secure 82.9 Million Protein Portions for 2026 Free Meal Program
Indonesia needs 82.9 million portions of protein for its 2026 Free Nutritious Meals program, pushing the government to expand fish and egg supply. Read this urgent policy update.
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Nearly Half of Indonesia’s Food Poisoning Cases Linked to Free Meal Program: BGN
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency reports 48% of all food poisoning cases stem from the Free Nutritious Meal program, urging stricter hygiene and certification standards. Read more.
Economy
Egg Prices Rise in Indonesia, Boosting Farmers Thanks to Free Meal Program: Agriculture Minister
Indonesia’s agriculture minister says rising egg prices are helping farmers rebound, driven by the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. Read the full report here.
