Kadin Applauds Free Nutritious Meal Programme and Food Security under Prabowo Era
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has expressed its appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto’s policies regarding the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme and food security, which are deemed to provide tangible benefits, particularly for communities in villages and remote areas that have historically faced limited access.
During a meeting with President Prabowo at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday, the Vice Chairman and Coordinator for the Food Sector of Kadin Indonesia, Mulyates Jayabaya, noted that the government’s programmes have delivered a positive impact on small-scale communities and farmers.
“Consider the schoolchildren in remote villages, Sir. They often lack breakfast or lunch. But with the MBG, President Prabowo’s programme is truly extraordinary,” said Jayabaya.
Regarding food security, Jayabaya stated that the current administration’s policies are vital to ensuring that the food requirements of approximately 280 million Indonesian residents can be met through increased domestic production.
Jayabaya also encouraged the strengthening of high-quality seed supplies tailored to the characteristics of each region, improved access to financing for farmers, and the optimisation of the role of field agricultural extension officers. Such steps are necessary to ensure that productivity and farmer welfare continue to rise.
Furthermore, Kadin assessed that the simplification of fertiliser distribution management has helped reduce the bureaucratic hurdles that previously made it difficult for farmers to obtain fertiliser.
“The third point, Mr President, is fertiliser. The system has been changed now and it is much better. I spoke to you during your campaign, Sir, about how difficult fertiliser was for farmers,” he added.
Jayabaya also highlighted the significant potential for regional investment, including the development of industrial zones and the influx of garment industry investment into Lebak Regency, Banten. He believes that streamlined licensing, infrastructure support, and energy availability will further strengthen Indonesia’s attractiveness to global investors.
Jayabaya stated that the President’s directives provide confidence to the business community to continue strengthening partnerships with the government. Kadin, he noted, is ready to support the government’s steps in achieving public welfare.
“This time, we are partnering with the government, and we are ready to support President Prabowo’s initiatives,” Jayabaya concluded.