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    "data": {
        "id": 1956874,
        "msgid": "mbg-should-be-improved-not-discontinued-1788415421",
        "date": "2026-09-03 11:33:20",
        "title": "MBG should be improved, not discontinued",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "An analysis of recent Poltracking Indonesia survey results suggests that public opinion on the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme is statistically divided rather than showing a clear mandate for its termination. The author argues that the programme's significant socio-economic benefits, including job creation and support for MSMEs, should be the primary focus for policy refinement.",
        "content": "<p>Poltracking Indonesia, through Hanta Yuda AR, has captured a\npopularity rate for the MBG programme of 93.9 per cent; however, among\nthose aware of the programme, 49.2 per cent expressed dissatisfaction\nwhile 46.4 per cent expressed satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the programme\u2019s sustainability, 44.6 per cent\nresponded that it does not need to continue, whereas 42.1 per cent\nrequested that it proceed. Hanta noted that implementation\nproblems\u2014including food poisoning, food quality, mismanagement, and\ncorruption issues\u2014have damaged the reputation of the MBG; official\nreleases even mention that calls for its cessation are<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mbg-should-be-improved-not-discontinued-1788415421",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}