President Prabowo Subianto has set a bold target to expand the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis / MBG) to reach 82.9 million children across Indonesia by the end of 2025. This initiative has been emphasized as a national priority and urgent matter. Prabowo shared a heartfelt experience during his visit to Central Java, where the demand for the program was evident. He recounted how schoolchildren and teachers along the road were eagerly asking for nutritious meals. Inspired by this encounter, he instructed his team to speed up the program implementation, aiming to reach 20 million children by mid-August. The goal is to ultimately reach 82.9 million children by December 2025.
The effort has attracted global attention, with other nations closely observing Indonesia’s progress. Despite the ambitious target, Prabowo recognizes the need for tangible results to match the optimism. The Free Nutritious Meal Program is part of a broader vision to address child hunger, malnutrition, and learning disparities, ensuring that every child has the necessary nourishment to thrive. As Indonesia takes on this challenge to provide meals for millions of children in a shorter timeframe compared to other countries, President Prabowo remains committed to delivering on this vital initiative and invites accountability for the progress made.