Prabowo over the widespread MBG poisoning: warning not to be politicized

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subiantto warned that there should be no politicization behind the case of poisoning related to the free nutrition program (MBG). He then unveiled the purpose of the MBG program. “Must be vigilant not to be politicized, the purpose of eating nutrition is for our children who find it difficult to eat. Maybe we eat properly, they only eat rice with salt, that’s what we have to overcome,” Prabowo said in Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta, Saturday (9/27/2025). Browse to continue the content, Prabowo said that this MBG program targets ten millions of children in need people. He believes that there are barriers to the program. He was also optimistic to find solutions to existing problems. “To feed many millions, there must be obstacles, obstacles, we overcome it,” he said. Prabowo directly monitored the problems that occurred during his work visits abroad. Prabowo, who comes home from abroad, will immediately call the head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana and related officials to discuss poisoning cases. “I was only 7 days from abroad, I have a development. Prabowo said the problem of poisoning because MBG was a big problem. Prabowo believes the problem will be resolved properly.” This is a big problem, so there must be a shortage from the beginning, but I’m also sure we will solve it, “he said. (Eva/IDH)