President Prabowo Subianto has set a bold target to expand the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis / MBG) to reach 82.9 million children across Indonesia by the end of 2025. This initiative has been highlighted as a national priority and an urgent matter during the 27th anniversary of the National Awakening Party (PKB) at the Jakarta Convention Center. Prabowo shared a moving experience from his recent visit to Central Java, where he witnessed the overwhelming demand for the program among schoolchildren and the local community.
Moved by the encounter, Prabowo instructed his team to accelerate the program implementation, aiming to reach 20 million children by mid-August. The ultimate goal is to provide nutritious meals to 82.9 million children by the end of 2025. This ambitious effort has not gone unnoticed, as other nations are closely watching Indonesia’s rapid progress in addressing child hunger and malnutrition.
Despite his optimism, Prabowo emphasized the importance of delivering tangible results to fulfill the promises made. The Free Nutritious Meal Program is part of a broader vision to combat child hunger, malnutrition, and learning disparities, ensuring that every child has the necessary nourishment to thrive and succeed. This initiative has garnered international attention, with global leaders expressing interest in learning from Indonesia’s approach to addressing childhood nutrition challenges.
