President Prabowo's Message, The Safety Of Children Is Top Priority For Eating Free Nutrition

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto gave a message that child safety is a top priority in the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) program.

This was conveyed by the Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan after a coordination meeting at the Ministry of Health, Sunday, September 28.

According to Zulhas, President Prabowo Subianto immediately held a meeting regarding the MBG issue after landing at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, Saturday, September 27.

Based on the president's instructions, a number of ministries and institutions held coordination meetings. According to Zulhas, President Prabowo's attention to MBG poisoning at a number of points is serious.

The government's move includes the temporary closure of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) which is indicated to have problems.

The government will also conduct a thorough evaluation, including sterilization of equipment, improvement of sanitity, water quality, and waste flow. Zulhas added that every SPPG is required to have a hygienic and sanitation (SLHS) certificate.