The National Coordinator of Eastern Youth has declared its full\nsupport for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Programme, a national\nstrategic initiative aimed at improving the quality of Indonesia\u2019s human\nresources by meeting the nutritional needs of children, students, and\nvulnerable community groups.<\/p>\n
According to the group, the MBG programme is a policy that yields\npositive impacts for the nation\u2019s future, as it is not only oriented\ntowards enhancing the health and education quality of the younger\ngeneration but also has the potential to stimulate the people\u2019s economy\nthrough the involvement of farmers, fishermen, livestock breeders,\nMSMEs, and local business actors.<\/p>\n
Zainal Irfandi, an official of the National Coordinator of Eastern\nYouth, stated on Thursday, 11 June 2026, \u2018We assess that the Free\nNutritious Meals Programme is a good programme that must be supported by\nall elements of the nation. However, because this programme uses a\nsubstantial amount of state funds and concerns the public interest,\nsupervision must be conducted rigorously so that its implementation is\ntruly on target, transparent, and free from practices of abuse of\nauthority.\u2019<\/p>\n
The group also appreciated the steps taken by the Attorney General\u2019s\nOffice of the Republic of Indonesia and all law enforcement apparatus\nand state oversight bodies, which continue to perform supervisory,\nevaluation, and enforcement functions regarding various alleged\nirregularities in national strategic programmes, including if\nindications of deviation are found in the MBG programme\u2019s execution.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Zainal expressed support for Sony Sonjaya, who has\ndeclared his willingness to become a justice collaborator in uncovering\nvarious alleged practices said to have occurred in the governance of the\nFree Nutritious Meals Programme. According to the National Coordinator\nof Eastern Youth, the courage of parties possessing crucial information\nmust be appreciated, provided it is done within legal corridors and\naccompanied by accountable evidence.<\/p>\n
\u2018We support the Attorney General\u2019s Office in following up on all\ninformation, statements, and allegations submitted by Sony Sonjaya\nregarding the 26 names said to be involved in the case at the National\nNutrition Agency (BGN). All parties named must be given the opportunity\nto provide clarification and explanations according to the applicable\nlegal mechanisms. At the same time, law enforcement officials need to\ninvestigate professionally, independently, and transparently so that the\ntruth can be brought to light,\u2019 he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eastern-youth-group-backs-free-nutritious-meals-programme-supports-transparent-eradication-of-budgetary-1781160909", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }