MBG Distribution Resumes, National Nutrition Agency Assures Improved Service Quality

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has assured that the service quality of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme will continue to improve as distribution to beneficiaries resumes after the school holidays. BGN Deputy Head Agustina Arumsari explained that the school break was used by the BGN to reorganise and improve the programme to enhance service quality for all beneficiaries. “We want to ensure that MBG distribution runs smoothly again after the adjustment period. The various improvements that have been made are expected to enhance service quality so that the programme’s benefits can be felt optimally by all recipients,” Arumsari said in Jakarta on Monday. The review was conducted at a number of schools and Nutritional Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) spread across the Jakarta area, including TK Trisula Perwari, SDN Paseban 09, SMP Trisula Perwari 2, SMP 88 Jakarta, SD 03 Lubang Buaya, SD 11 Jakarta, SMP 227 Jakarta, SMP Gita Kirtti 2, SDN Cideng 2, SPPG Gambir Duri Pulo, SPPG Cinere Gandul, SD Rauldatul Athfal, and SPPG Jakarta Pusat Kemayoran Sumur Batu. Other locations included SPPG Jakarta Barat Kembangan Meruya Selatan 1, SPPG Mojopahit Petojo Selatan Gambir, SPPG Jakbar Palmerah 3, SPPG Cipayung Setu 3, SPPG Pejaten Barat 5, SPPG Palmerah 3, SPPG Tanjung Priok Sunter Jaya 1, SPPG Kayu Putih 2, and SPPG Bukit Duri Jakarta Selatan. “Through these visits we also noted a number of things that need continuous improvement, from operational aspects, distribution timeliness, inter-party coordination, to service quality in the field. All input and monitoring results today will be used as evaluation material for continuous improvement so that the MBG Programme implementation becomes more effective, orderly, and provides the best service to beneficiaries,” she said. During the adjustment period, the BGN carried out various improvement measures to enhance the effectiveness and service quality of the MBG Programme, including strengthening governance and refining various operational aspects for more optimal implementation. The BGN emphasised that all improvement efforts are part of its commitment to continuously enhance the quality of the MBG Programme’s implementation while ensuring that every beneficiary receives safe, quality, and standard-compliant nutritious meals.