Headline:
Indonesia‘s Game-Changing ‘Makan Bergizi Gratis’ Program Launches Nationwide
Subhead:
President Prabowo Subianto‘s Flagship Initiative Aims to Combat Malnutrition at Scale
Article:
In a significant milestone for Indonesia’s fight against malnutrition, the long-awaited ‘Makan Bergizi Gratis’ (MBG) program has officially begun its nationwide rollout. This flagship initiative, a collaborative effort between President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, launched on Monday, January 6, in 190 locations across 26 provinces.
"This is a historic moment for Indonesia," said Hasan Nasbi, Head of Presidential Communications. "For the first time, we’re implementing a national-scale malnutrition prevention program targeting infants, schoolchildren, expecting mothers, and new mothers."
The program, part of the Prabowo-Gibran administration’s ‘Program Hasil Terbaik Cepat’ (PHTC), will operate through 190 ‘Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi’ (SPPG) or MBG kitchens. These kitchens will provide nutritious meals to vulnerable populations, aiming to reach 3 million beneficiaries by March 2025, with projections rising to 15 million by the end of the year.
The MBG initiative extends across all major Indonesian islands, with SPPGs in Aceh, Bali, Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua. In addition to fulfilling nutritional needs, the program is estimated to involve over 140 Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) in its supply chain, with thousands more queuing for evaluation.
With a Rp71 trillion budget, the MBG program marks an ambitious start to the Prabowo-Gibran administration’s commitment to eliminating malnutrition in Indonesia.
