Palu Nutrition Fulfilment Coordination Team Ensures Free Nutritious Meals Programme in Sigi Continues During Ramadan
The Nutrition Fulfilment Coordination Team (KPPG) in Palu has confirmed that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme in Sigi Regency will continue to operate during Ramadan, with provisions for light meals free from ultra-processed food (UPF).
“In principle, the MBG programme will continue with provisions for light meals that are free from ultra-processed food,” said Yudhi when contacted in Sigi on Friday.
He explained that the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has already issued guidelines for the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals programme during Ramadan.
“The guidelines provide a reference for all Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia regarding MBG distribution during Ramadan,” he said.
Yudhi noted that for SPPG locations where the majority of students are non-Muslim and not observing the fast, normal MBG programme activities may proceed through coordination with the respective schools. Meanwhile, Muslim students will still receive Ramadan MBG packages.
“MBG distribution during Ramadan follows the effective school days as determined by the regional government,” he stated.
According to him, the Ramadan MBG packages consist of light foods that are safe, practical and long-lasting whilst still meeting balanced nutrition standards.
“The Ramadan MBG packages will be distributed on effective school days, namely from 23 February to 14 March 2026,” he said.
Yudhi provided examples of the MBG packages during Ramadan: the first contains bread, chicken eggs, milk, dates and oranges. The second package comprises bread, instant nutritious cereal drink, dates, chicken eggs and oranges. The third package includes mung bean porridge, chicken eggs, dates and milk. A further Ramadan MBG package contains wheat extract drink, milk, dates and quail eggs. The packages are distributed using tote bags.
Currently, there are 16 SPPG units in Sigi Regency, spread across the sub-districts of Sigi Biromaru, Nokilalaki, Kulawi, Gumbasa, Dolo Barat, Dolo, Kinovaro and Marawola.