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BGN chief: Budget absorption target to reach US$1.75 billion by end of year
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has confirmed that the government’s budget absorption for nutrition-related programs is on track to reach the Rp27.1 trillion (US$1.75 billion) target by the end of 2025.
Ulema council calls for review, strict monitoring of MBG program products
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued recommendations regarding the government's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, with focus on compliance with the halal standards set by the council.
BGN defends food tray imports amid criticism from lawmakers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) defended its decision to import food trays for the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, saying domestic producers are unable to meet the demand of up to 80–89 million trays by the end of this year.
BGN sets US$17.8 billion budget for 2026, targets 31,000 nutrition centers
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has announced an ambitious plan to establish 31,000 Nutritious Meal Kitchens (SPPG) across the country in 2026, supported by a state budget allocation of Rp 268 trillion (US$17.8 billion).