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        "msgid": "fishermens-children-in-gorontalo-report-not-yet-receiving-mbg-prabowos-response-1778327516",
        "date": "2026-05-09 18:21:38",
        "title": "Fishermen's Children in Gorontalo Report Not Yet Receiving MBG, Prabowo's Response",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto addressed concerns from fishermen's children in Gorontalo who have not yet received the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme during a visit to the Red White Fishermen's Village, instructing local authorities to identify and provide the programme to all needy schools this year. He emphasised that the initiative targets underprivileged children to ensure they receive adequate nutrition for healthy growth and effective learning, while clarifying it is not mandatory for wealthier families. Additionally, Prabowo highlighted the rollout of smart screens in schools to enhance digital education, aiming for every classroom to have interactive digital facilities by year's end, with central monitoring capabilities.",
        "content": "<p>President Prabowo Subianto questioned residents who are fishermen in\nLeato Selatan sub-district, Gorontalo, regarding the Free Nutritious\nMeals (MBG) programme. This moment occurred during a dialogue as the\nPresident inspected the Red White Fishermen\u2019s Village (KNMP) in\nGorontalo on Saturday (9\/5\/2025).<\/p>\n<p>During the occasion, Prabowo inquired about the progress of the MBG\nprogramme implementation in schools. However, Prabowo heard from several\nresidents that there are still schools that have not received the\nprogramme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHas MBG reached the schools?\u201d Prabowo asked.<\/p>\n<p>The residents then replied that some have not yet received it. Upon\nhearing this, Prabowo immediately asked the local government officials\nto promptly survey the schools that have not obtained the MBG\nprogramme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAre there any that haven\u2019t? Yes, note down those that haven\u2019t and\nwe\u2019ll handle them immediately. Basically, this year, all schools that\nfeel they need it will receive MBG,\u201d Prabowo said.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the programme is prioritised for children in need.\nAccording to him, the government wants to ensure that the younger\ngeneration receives sufficient nutrition to grow healthily and learn\neffectively.<\/p>\n<p>He also explained that this programme is not something that is\nforced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf children from wealthy families don\u2019t need it, that\u2019s fine, no\ncompulsion. But we want our children to be strong, we want our children\nto be enthusiastic, we want our children to be smart,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to discussing MBG, Prabowo also highlighted the\ndigitalisation of education in Gorontalo. He asked the regional head\nabout the distribution of \u201csmart screens\u201d in schools.<\/p>\n<p>According to Prabowo, starting this year, every school will receive\nan additional three smart screen units. With this addition, he hopes\nthat by the end of the year, all schools will have at least four\nclassrooms equipped with interactive digital facilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEventually, all classrooms will have those smart screens, brothers\nand sisters. Teachers in remote areas can be assisted from the centre\nwith lessons, syllabi, and teaching materials provided in real time,\u201d\nPrabowo said.<\/p>\n<p>He also mentioned that the central government will be able to monitor\nteaching and learning activities directly from Jakarta, including\nteacher attendance in regional schools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can monitor all classes from Jakarta. If there\u2019s a teacher who\ndoesn\u2019t show up, we can see it,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
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