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Prabowo-Gibran administration: Hyperactive first year balancing power, results, diplomacy, and populism
As the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka marks its first year in office, the government has touted a string of accomplishments, but economists warn that structural and fiscal headwinds continue to cloud Indonesia’s path toward its ambitious 8 percent growth target.
Nutrition Agency dismisses local unit head over alleged graft in free meal program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has dismissed a head of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) following allegations of corruption linked to the government’s massive Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.
Health Minister reveals causes behind mass food poisoning in MBG Program
Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, has outlined several causes behind the recent wave of mass food poisoning incidents linked to the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.
Ombudsman identifies eight key problems in free nutritious meal program
The Indonesian Ombudsman has highlighted eight major issues in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, based on a rapid assessment study to prevent maladministration.
Prabowo vows to resolve free nutritious meal poisoning cases, warns against politicization
President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to resolve the poisoning cases linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, which have affected thousands of students across Indonesia. He also warned against turning the issue into a political tool.
Three kitchens in free nutritious meal program shut down after food poisoning cases
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has closed three kitchens of the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) under the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program in Garut, Tasikmalaya, and Banggai Islands regencies, following food poisoning incidents linked to their operations.
Nutrition Agency reports 4,700 cases of illness linked to free meals program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has found that around 4,700 portions of the government’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program caused health issues among schoolchildren following a mapping exercise across three regions of Indonesia.
Foreign media highlight mass food poisoning linked to MBG program
Over 800 students have fallen ill after consuming food provided under the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, prompting calls for a comprehensive evaluation of the flagship policy. The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) said the incidents serve as a “wake-up call” for urgent reforms.
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.
Gapembi pledges full support for Prabowo's nutritious meals program
The Indonesian Association of Nutritious Food Entrepreneurs (Gapembi) has declared its full support for President Prabowo Subianto’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, with chairman Alven Stony expressing commitment not to merely rely on state funds, but also to inject private investments to ensure the program's sustainability and reach.
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).