A Week of Economic Strengthening through SPPG to Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several interesting news items occurred this week, which can be reviewed as a summary of events to accompany your weekend. The news begins with regional economic strengthening through the Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) and various aspects of the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah celebrations in the country. 1. BGN: MBG accelerates regional economic movement through trillions in funds to SPPG The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) states that the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) not only impacts the fulfilment of public nutrition but also accelerates economic movement in the regions with trillions of rupiah circulating through the Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG). BGN Head Dadan Hindayana explained that the majority of BGN’s budget is directly channelled to the regions via a virtual account mechanism connected to SPPG across Indonesia. “BGN funds, 93 percent of which are directly disbursed from the State Treasury Service Office (KPPN) through virtual accounts to all SPPG in Indonesia, numbering 25,574. Thus, this programme ensures equitable distribution of funds to every region,” Dadan said. 2. Deputy Health Minister: Health facilities remain on standby to serve the public during Eid holidays Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono assured the readiness of health facilities across the country during the 2026 Eid holidays to provide a sense of security for the public in accessing essential health services. “Even though the public is on holiday, hospitals do not close, except for outpatient clinics. Outpatient clinics are closed, but there is an Emergency Unit where the public can seek help if they have complaints or are ill,” said Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono. 3. Government pays Rp18 trillion for various allowances to 1.6 million civil servant teachers The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) reported that from January to March 2026, more than Rp18 trillion in various allowances were disbursed to over 1.6 million regional civil servant (ASN) teachers across Indonesia. Director General of Teachers, Education Personnel, and Teacher Education (Dirjen GTKPG) of Kemendikdasmen Nunuk Suryani emphasised that the change in the disbursement mechanism for various teacher allowances, now monthly, is part of the government’s efforts to provide better services to teachers. “Starting in 2026, teacher allowances, previously disbursed every three months, are now paid monthly. This acceleration provides certainty to teachers regarding their rights. For the government, teacher allowances are not just numbers in the budget but a form of appreciation for the dedication of teachers who every day educate the nation’s generation,” said Dirjen GTKPG of Kemendikdasmen. 4. Forestry Minister requests “zero waste, zero accident” in national parks in line with President’s directives Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni held a coordination meeting with all national parks and nature tourism parks to ensure readiness for the Eid al-Fitr holidays and highlighted President Prabowo Subianto’s directives on “zero waste and zero accident”. In an online meeting with 57 National Parks (TN) and 145 Nature Tourism Parks (TWA), Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni conveyed that President Prabowo Subianto has given special attention to the readiness of information and services in TN and TWA areas, considering the increased public interest in nature tourism during the holiday period. “President Prabowo gave me directives regarding information from TN/TWA that is available during the holidays, as there is a market from the public wanting to visit TN-TWA during the Eid al-Fitr break,” said Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni. 5. Muslims in Bali promote religious moderation during Eid al-Fitr Prayer The Muslim community in Bali promoted the spirit of religious moderation during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah Prayer in Denpasar on Saturday. “This is about how we live in a pluralistic society; earlier, it was mentioned about religious moderation, so we are not only hablun minallah, meaning we only worship Allah alone,” said the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah Prayer Khateeb at Lumintang Field in Denpasar City, Masrur.