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        "id": 1736640,
        "msgid": "bakom-head-public-increasingly-feels-benefits-of-mbg-programme-1778662528",
        "date": "2026-05-13 15:16:53",
        "title": "Bakom Head: Public Increasingly Feels Benefits of MBG Programme",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Head of the Indonesian Government Communication Agency (Bakom), Muhammad Qodari, stated that the public is increasingly experiencing the benefits of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, particularly in terms of easier access to nutritious food. A BPS survey of over 81,000 households showed rising approval rates from July to November 2025, with improvements in meal accessibility and eating habits, alongside higher consumption rates among students indicating better menu quality. Qodari highlighted ongoing government efforts to enhance governance, including collaboration with other ministries and the implementation of Hygiene and Sanitation Certificates, which has led to a significant increase in reported complaints via the national nutrition hotline in 2026.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Head of the Indonesian Government\nCommunication Agency (Bakom), Muhammad Qodari, stated that the public is\nincreasingly feeling the benefits of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG)\nprogramme, including in terms of ease of obtaining nutritious food.<\/p>\n<p>At a press conference at the Bakom RI Office in Jakarta on Wednesday,\nBakom Head Qodari conveyed that a survey conducted by the Central\nStatistics Agency (BPS) involving 81,100 households across Indonesia\nshowed that the majority of MBG recipient households expressed approval\nof the programme\u2019s benefits, with approval levels increasing from July\nto November 2025 in all surveyed aspects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIncreasing ease of obtaining nutritious meals rose from 81.4 percent\nto 84.1 percent. Improving nutritious eating behaviour from 80.3 percent\nto 84.1 percent,\u201d said Qodari.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, he also highlighted that the percentage of students\nwho consumed the entire MBG portion also increased from 66.9 percent in\nJuly 2025 to 69.8 percent in November 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He said this indicates improvements in menu quality and taste on a\nregular basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegarding MBG, as we have conveyed, the core is that the government\ncontinues to improve governance. Of course, since this involves a very\nlarge number, it certainly requires cooperation with other ministries\nand agencies,\u201d stated Qodari.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, he highlighted that since the implementation of the\nHygiene and Sanitation Certificate (SLHS), there has been a significant\nincrease. Throughout 2026, there were 3,615 complaints received at the\nSAGI 127 call centre operated by the National Nutrition Agency\n(BGN).<\/p>",
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