Will Indonesia Cut Free Nutritious Meal Budget?
Indonesia is mulling the possibility of cutting the free nutritious meal budget further.
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in Indonesia has indicated that the 2027 budget for the free nutritious meal (MBG) program may be reduced to below Rp200 trillion. BGN Director Sudaryono stated that the government will recalculate the program's budget requirements and consult with the Minister of Finance regarding the potential decrease.
The current budget for the MBG is set at Rp240 trillion, but Sudaryono emphasized that this figure is subject to change based on the number of target beneficiaries and program needs. Efficiency measures have already been implemented, resulting in a budget reduction of around Rp229 trillion in 2026 after identifying duplicate beneficiaries and operational kitchen issues.
Sudaryono hinted that further efficiency gains could lead to a budget below Rp200 trillion in 2027, particularly if any discrepancies in data or operations are discovered.
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