According to data from the Ministry of Finance, the number of MBG beneficiaries increased from 52.4 million in January to 57 million in September 2026.
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Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara noted that the realization of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program budget absorption reached IDR 153.19 trillion as of September 30, 2026.
According to data from the Ministry of Finance, the number of MBG beneficiaries increased from 52.4 million in January to 57 million in September 2026.
The MBG budget will reach IDR 153.2 trillion by September 2026, with 57 million recipients. The government is tightening hygiene standards and targeting accuracy.
Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara reported that the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) budget realization reached IDR 153.2 trillion by September 2026.