House of Representatives Enlists Community to Oversee Free Nutritious Meal Programme in Serang City

The success of the programme does not only depend on the central government or the technical implementers, but also on the active involvement of the community. Tangerang (ANTARA) – Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission IX, Tubagus Haerul Jaman, is involving the community to help monitor the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme in Serang City, Banten. He said that this programme is not just about providing food, but a major effort by the state to ensure that every beneficiary receives adequate, balanced, and sustainable nutrition. “I am optimistic that, with proper implementation and support from all parties through monitoring, this programme can have a real impact, especially for the community in Serang City,” said Haerul Jaman in a statement received in Tangerang. He also explained that the implementation of MBG in various regions shows positive developments and continues to be improved. “We invite all elements of society to work together to oversee, support, and actively participate in this programme. With strong synergy, we can ensure that the benefits are truly felt widely and equitably,” he said. The Serang City Health Office recorded that as many as 74 Nutritional Preparation Service Units (SPPG) have been operating actively throughout Serang City. With the support of an integrated data system, SPPG is optimistic that the distribution of this national nutritional assistance can run effectively while still prioritizing local wisdom and the needs of the community during the holy month. Head of the SD Dindikbud Coaching Division of Serang City, Reni Rafiani, said that school participation in the MBG programme during Ramadan is voluntary and without any coercion, in order to respect the internal policies of each educational institution. Meanwhile, the Regional Coordinator of the Nutritional Preparation Service Unit (SPPG) of Serang City, Nuni Pratiwi, added that schools that continue to participate are also given flexibility in arranging the schedule for distributing food packages. “We provide flexibility for schools to determine the distribution schedule based on mutual agreement. This adjustment is made so that the MBG programme does not disrupt the solemnity of fasting worship or the changing learning schedules,” said Nuni. Copyright © ANTARA 2026 It is strictly prohibited to take content, crawl or automatically index for AI on this website without written permission from the ANTARA News Agency.