Samarinda Primary School Students and Teachers Welcome Ramadan Nutrition Programme Adjustments
Samarinda (ANTARA) - Students and teachers at State Elementary School 004 in North Samarinda, East Kalimantan, have welcomed the adjustments made to the menu of the Free Nutritious Meal Programme during Ramadan, which provides snacks for breaking the fast.
“Thank God, the programme continues even during Ramadan, with meals consisting of snacks such as milk, dates, and cakes,” said Tajuddin, a teacher and the person in charge of implementing the programme at State Elementary School 004 in North Samarinda, in Samarinda on Tuesday.
He expressed his gratitude that the nutritional content of the package, which includes eggs, milk, and bread, has proven to be effective in maintaining the students’ nutritional intake.
As a form of feedback, the teacher representative expressed hope that the variety of fruits in the package could be increased.
A sixth-grade student named Andi Jenita Rifani also expressed her gratitude when receiving her meal.
“I feel happy because these snacks are perfect for accompanying me during the iftar meal at home,” she said.
Andi suggested that the size of the milk packaging could be increased and that fresh oranges could be added to the menu.
Another sixth-grade student, Andra Dwi Pradipta, also enthusiastically responded to the smooth implementation of the nutritious meal programme in its second year at his school.
Andra explained that today he received a meal consisting of dates, milk, pie, and quail eggs.
This menu serves as an alternative to replace meat, vegetables, and rice, which are usually served on regular days before Ramadan.
Responding to the smooth implementation on the ground, Sirajul Amin, the Regional Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in East Kalimantan, expressed his gratitude that this special scheme is working well.
He assured that the change to snacks that can last for ten to twelve hours accommodates the students’ nutritional needs without creating the risk of food spoilage.
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