Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi stated that the government has endeavored to take the best steps to address the extraordinary event (KLB) that occurred in several locations regarding the Free Nutritional Food (MBG) Program mass poisoning by coordinating across ministries/agencies.
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that he will investigate the poisoning case of a number of school students allegedly due to consuming Free Nutritious Meals (MBG).
Investigators from the Indonesian National Police (INP) are assisting several regional police departments in handling the alleged poisoning of several students after consuming the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG).
President Prabowo Subianto orders strict reforms to Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal program after a mass poisoning affecting over 5,000 children. Read the full story.
Indonesia enforces stricter rules on its Free Nutritious Meals program after food poisoning cases, prioritizing child safety with tougher hygiene standards. Read more.
Indonesia accelerates hygiene certificate issuance to ensure MBG kitchens meet food safety standards after poisoning cases. Read the full update here.
Lab tests confirm Salmonella and Bacillus cereus caused mass student food poisoning in West Bandung linked to Indonesia’s MBG program. Read more here.
Indonesia temporarily shuts down SPPG kitchens after mass food poisoning, with thousands affected nationwide. Authorities launch investigation and sanitation overhaul. Read more here.
The Indonesian Pediatric Society warns the government to prioritize safety in the Free Nutritious Meal program after poisoning cases hit children, toddlers, and pregnant women. Read more here.
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.
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.
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.
