MBG should be improved, not discontinued

Poltracking Indonesia, through Hanta Yuda AR, has captured a popularity rate for the MBG programme of 93.9 per cent; however, among those aware of the programme, 49.2 per cent expressed dissatisfaction while 46.4 per cent expressed satisfaction.

When asked about the programme’s sustainability, 44.6 per cent responded that it does not need to continue, whereas 42.1 per cent requested that it proceed. Hanta noted that implementation problems—including food poisoning, food quality, mismanagement, and corruption issues—have damaged the reputation of the MBG; official releases even mention that calls for its cessation are