Presiden Prabowo Gelisah Pikirkan Tambahan Dana Makan Bergizi Gratis, Mendagri: Banyak Pemda Dukung

Summary

President Prabowo Subianto is pushing for the acceleration of the free nutritious meal program (MBG) to benefit millions, especially children, by 2025. Despite initial concerns about budget sufficiency, the government is planning to increase the MBG budget to IDR 1 trillion, with significant participation from regional governments. There was controversy surrounding funding from zakat, which the President rejected, reaffirming that the program's budget is separate from such sources. The initiative, which started in January, aims to improve public health and stimulate local economies through increased participation in food production sectors.

Takeaways

• 😀 President Prabowo Subianto is focused on accelerating the free nutritious meal program (MBG) to benefit 6 million people by August 2025.
• 😀 The program's current budget stands at IDR 1 trillion for 5.5 million people, but additional funding is being considered to ensure more beneficiaries.
• 😀 President Prabowo expressed concern over many children still not receiving benefits, which prompted his request for a faster implementation.
• 😀 The target is to reach 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025, with funding discussions ongoing to support the goal.
• 😀 The National Nutrition Agency head, Dadan Hindayana, suggested that an additional IDR 100 trillion would be sufficient to meet the MBG targets.
• 😀 Local governments (38 provinces, 415 districts, and 93 cities) have committed a total of IDR 2.3 trillion from their budgets to support the program, though participation remains voluntary.
• 😀 A proposal to fund the program with zakat and public donations was rejected by the Presidential Staff Office, as they deemed the allocated budget already sufficient.
• 😀 The total budget for the MBG program includes IDR 71 trillion already allocated for related health and nutrition initiatives, ensuring comprehensive support.
• 😀 The program aims not only to improve public health but also to boost local economies by stimulating demand for locally-produced food and agricultural products.
• 😀 The free nutritious meal program, which began in January 2025, is one of the administration's key priorities and is being closely monitored to ensure its effectiveness.

Q & A

What is the focus of the meeting called by President Prabowo Subianto?

The meeting focused on discussing the free nutritious food program, which President Prabowo Subianto is eager to accelerate.

What is President Prabowo Subianto's main concern regarding the nutritious food program?

President Prabowo is concerned about the large number of children who are not yet receiving the benefits of the nutritious food program and is focused on accelerating its implementation.

How much budget has the government allocated for the nutritious food program (MBG) in 2025?

The government has allocated 1 trillion IDR for the MBG program in 2025, which is expected to benefit 5.5 million people.

What additional budget does the government plan to allocate for the MBG program?

The government plans to increase the budget for the MBG program by 1 trillion IDR to ensure its broader reach.

What is the target for the MBG program in August 2025?

By August 2025, the target is to reach 6 million people benefiting from the MBG program.

What role do local governments (Pemda) play in the MBG program?

Local governments are encouraged to participate in the MBG program by allocating part of their regional budgets (APBD), though participation is voluntary.

How many regions have agreed to allocate funds for the MBG program from their regional budgets?

As of now, 38 provinces, 415 districts, and 93 cities have agreed to allocate funds from their APBD for the MBG program.

What economic impact does the MBG program aim to have on local areas?

The MBG program is expected to stimulate local economies by creating demand for food, supporting agriculture, livestock, and other local businesses, thus promoting economic growth in the regions.

Why was there controversy regarding the financing of the MBG program?

There was controversy when the Chairman of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) suggested using zakat (charity funds) to finance the MBG program, which was opposed by government officials.

What was the response to the suggestion of using zakat for the MBG program?

The Presidential Chief of Staff, Moeldoko, responded that funding the MBG program with zakat was not appropriate, emphasizing that the government had already allocated a sufficient budget of 1 trillion IDR for the program.