{
  "id": 6108640,
  "title": "Komnas HAM: Recurring MBG Poisonings Put Children's Lives at Risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/komnas-ham-recurring-mbg-poisonings-put-childrens-lives-at-risk",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:41:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2119099/komnas-ham-recurring-mbg-poisonings-put-childrens-lives-at-risk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has expressed concern over repeated food poisoning incidents associated with President Prabowo Subianto’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Uli Parulian Sihombing, a Komnas HAM commissioner, stated that these recurring cases raise serious concerns about the program's safety for children receiving meals. The incidents have become almost routine, according to Uli, who warned that without strict daily enforcement of food sanitation standards, the program could lose its moral legitimacy and become a threat to human safety and dignity. Hundreds of students from Islamic boarding schools and other institutions in Sidoarjo, Rembang, Jombang, and Surakarta have been affected by the poisoning incidents. Komnas HAM has called for comprehensive remedies, including transparent epidemiological investigations, fair sanctions, and guarantees against recurrence. The commission recommends suspending MBG kitchens at affected locations, conducting a thorough evaluation to determine causes and implement corrective measures, and ensuring victims receive effective remedies, including physical and mental recovery. Komnas HAM also urges the police and the Food and Drug Authority to enforce laws transparently and fairly against all parties involved, while coordinating with provincial and local governments, the Health Ministry, and BPOM to strengthen oversight throughout food preparation and distribution. The commission emphasizes that improving children's nutrition should not compromise their health, safety, and basic rights.",
  "summary": "Komnas HAM warns that repeated food poisoning cases linked to Indonesia's MBG program threaten children's right to life and safety.",
  "key_points": [
    "Komnas HAM alarmed by recurring food poisonings linked to Indonesia's MBG program.",
    "Uli Parulian Sihombing, Komnas HAM commissioner, warns of program's safety risks for children.",
    "Commission demands transparent investigations, sanctions, and protection of victims' rights."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Komnas HAM's concerns over recurring food poisoning incidents highlight the need for stricter enforcement of food sanitation standards to protect children's health and safety in Prabowo's Free Nutritious Meals program.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}