JAKARTA - The Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) and Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program has nothing to do with the 2029 general election (Pemilu).
Amran said that Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka's flagship program targets schoolchildren, and the beneficiaries do not yet have the right to vote to participate in the 2029 election.
"If you want to be political. This President has no political aspect. Elementary school children, children in the womb that we give. The 2029 election has nothing to do with it. Right? You can't vote in 2029?," said Amran when met at his residence, Jakarta, Wednesday, May 6.
Instead of having a political goal, Amran said MBG is a program presented by the government with the aim of preparing the resilience of the younger generation.
"It means really wanting it. For the people of Indonesia to prepare a more resilient young generation. Smarter," he said.
In addition, according to Amran, the presence of MBG also has an impact on the agricultural sector. He said the production of farmers was absorbed in the program.
"MBG should not be seen standing alone. This is the key word. MBG standing up is to be an off taker for 160 million Indonesian farmers. Next, our children will be smart in the future," he said.
In fact, said Amran, the presence of MBG also has an impact on the regional economy. He said that economic turnover occurred in regions as the number of MBG or SPPG management kitchens that absorb food in markets increased.
"Then the next economy revolves in the village. This market is alive and directly feels the people," he explained.
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