However, Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji acknowledged that his ministry continues to face challenges, particularly for Family Assistance Teams (TPK) tasked with reaching recipients in remote areas.
"We will evaluate the implementation of the MBG program for these groups. If there are problems, as reported in the media, we will work to ensure they don't happen again and will continue monitoring closely," he said.
Wihaji emphasized that his ministry has been assigned by the President to register beneficiaries, oversee distribution, and evaluate the program’s implementation.
Commenting on recent food poisoning cases affecting students in several regions, the minister said his office would work to reduce such incidents, in part by involving TPK members in public education and outreach efforts.
"We are doing our utmost, including working together with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN)," Wihaji said.
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Translator: Lintang, Kenzu
Editor: Anton Santoso
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