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Lawmaker backs continuation of Prabowo’s MBG Program

Member of the House of Representatives Commission IX, Irma Suryani, has voiced support for continuing the Free ...

Strategic Research Program to support downstreaming efforts: Ministry

Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has launched the Strategic Research Program to ...

RI's agricultural exports surge 38.25 percent in early 2025: minister

Trade Minister Budi Santoso reported that Indonesia’s agricultural exports rose sharply by 38.25 percent during ...

Indonesia stops rice imports after achieving 4-million-ton surplus

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan announced that Indonesia is no longer reliant on rice imports ...

Strong food safety could add Rp8,000T to Indonesia's economy: BPOM

Indonesia’s National Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) emphasized that strong food safety standards could help ...

Businesses back MBG as social investment and job creator: study

A survey of Indonesian business leaders and economic observers finds broad awareness and support for the Free ...

To avoid poisoning, RI Govt imposes ban on cooking before midnight

The Indonesian government has introduced strict rules for kitchens preparing meals under its free school meal program, ...

Indonesia targets 82.9 million free meal recipients by March 2026

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan has stated that the target for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...

Indonesia aims to end all salt imports by 2027: Ministers

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan expressed optimism that Indonesia will no longer need to import ...

Indonesia freezes 112 MBG kitchens amid food safety push

The Indonesian government has suspended 112 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs), or kitchens for the Free ...

MBG program reaches 36.7 million Indonesians in first year: govt

Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal (Makan Bergizi Gratis, or MBG) program has reached more than 36.7 million ...

Temasek-backed impact investment firm ABC Impact, DBS and UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription

ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek and a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management[i], has ...

Indonesian govt calls proper waste handling key to food security

Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono has stressed the importance of Indonesia enhancing its waste ...

Indonesian Govt links waste reform to food security goal

Indonesia must strengthen its waste management system to support the country’s goal of achieving food ...

Indonesia enforces 'zero defect' policy for free meal program

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Head Dadan Hindayana said the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program has adopted a strict ...