PMK Minister-Acting Gov Monitors MBG Program at SLB Kelapa Gading

Jakarta Acting Governor, Teguh Setyabudi accompanied Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Kemen PMK), Pratikno, to review the Free Nutritious Meal program at SLB B and C Cahaya Jaya, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Monday (1/13).

This food is delicious. Thank you sir for coming to our school

It was conducted to directly observe the smoothness of the distribution process and the quality of the menu consumed by the students.

As quoted by beritajakarta.id, 54 students looked enthusiastic enjoying the MBG meal, consisting of rice, fried chicken, fried tofu, vegetables, and bananas.

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On that occasion, Pratikno asked one of the students about the MBG menu that was served.

"This food is delicious. Thank you sir for coming to our school," expressed the student.

The minister said the students enjoyed the nutritious food served today.

"They directly expressed their gratitude to Prabowo-Gibran who have created the MBG program," he explained.

He went on to say that the government would keep maintaining this program, which was very helpful for the residents to improve the quality of healthy children.

"And it has a huge economic impact on lower class people," he continued.

Jakarta Acting Governor, Teguh Setyabudi explained his party strongly supported the program. Until now, the Nutrition Service Fulfillment Units (SPPG) operating in Jakarta have continued to grow since the program began on January 6, 2025.

"Entering the second week of the program, it has increased by nine and the total is now 13 SPPGs operating serving 118 schools with a total of 37,667 students. In 2025, 153 SPPGs will operate in Jakarta," he explained.

He added the Jakarta Government was ready to take on the task of participating in assisting in the MBG program, whether establishing SPPG or increasing the quality of nutritious food.

"We have allocated a budget in the APBD 2025 to help this program and follow the SOP set by the central government," he explained.

The program received appreciation from SLB Cahaya Jaya Head, Miarsih.

"As we can see, students are happy and enjoying the nutritious food," she uttered.

Kelapa Gading SPPG Head, Zainal added the MBG menu served refers to nutritional adequacy figures. He was also ready to provide food for children with special needs.

"Hopefully, the school can report to SPPG to provide nutritious food for children with special needs," he hoped.