Meet Constituents in Electoral District, Misbakhun Urges Support for Red-and-White Village Cooperative and Free Nutritious Meals Programmes
Chair of Commission XI of the House of Representatives Mukhamad Misbakhun called on constituents in his electoral district to support and ensure the success of the Red-and-White Village Cooperative (KDMP) and Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programmes. Misbakhun stated that these two flagship government programmes under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration would stimulate the economy and benefit future generations.
He conveyed this message during aspirational meetings held at three locations in Probolinggo Regency—in Pajarakan District, Gending District, and Leces District on Saturday, 28 February 2026. The aspirational sessions were conducted during the House of Representatives’ recess period from 20 February to 9 March 2026.
At the meetings, attended by village heads, religious leaders, community figures, and members of the Golkar Party faction in the Probolinggo Regency Regional House of Representatives, Misbakhun explained the KDMP as an instrument to drive village-level economic activity. “The Red-and-White Village Cooperative is expected to become the hub of village economic activity,” said the Golkar politician.
Misbakhun noted that the national economy currently faces pressure from global economic dynamics and international geopolitical tensions. To counter these challenges, he said, the Prabowo administration is working hard to build national economic stability, including strengthening village-level economies through the Village Cooperative programme.
The Chair of the Central National Leadership Council of the Indonesian Employee Self-Reliance Organisation (Depinas SOKSI) stated that the KDMP programme involves Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), Bank Mandiri, and Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN). Misbakhun noted that these financial institutions, members of the Association of State Banks (Himbara), which already have networks extending to rural areas, will support the KDMP.
“This means that basic necessities, agricultural production inputs, and MSME products can circulate within the village itself. When village economies move, national growth follows,” he said.
Furthermore, Misbakhun explained that the budget allocation for the MBG programme in 2026 amounts to approximately 350 trillion rupiah. He described this budget as part of the nation’s long-term investment in developing the next generation.
Misbakhun also dismissed claims that the MBG programme has eroded education budgets. According to him, the state provides equal opportunities for all Indonesian children. “Whether from modest families or any other background, all have equal rights to access education and serve the nation according to their abilities and sincerity,” he stated.
During each meeting, Misbakhun also noted that Golkar Party Chair Bahlil Lahaadalia had tasked him with actively explaining the KDMP and MBG programmes. The representative from Pasuruan stressed that Golkar, as a supporter of President Prabowo, has a responsibility to ensure the success of current government programmes.
“With guidance from Bahlil, all members of the Golkar Party faction in the House of Representatives who meet with constituents must lead the way in supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s priority programmes,” said Misbakhun.
To that end, Misbakhun also conducted interactive dialogue sessions during each aspirational meeting. His aim was not only to explain to constituents but also to gather feedback from his constituents to make government programmes effective and successful.
“Every input from the villages I will fight for. Government programmes must not only be strong in concept but also sound in implementation,” he concluded.