Prabowo Subianto Responds to MBG Menu Criticism, West Java Governor Considers Kitchen Closure

Public Outcry Over MBG Menu Quality

• 🍎 Public criticism erupted over the poor quality and nutritional value of the MBG menu, with examples like "rotten tempeh" and "rotten apples" being served to students.
• ⚠️ A woman who posted criticism faced intimidation, which was strongly condemned, highlighting the importance of public feedback for program improvement.

Official Responses and Proposed Actions

• 🗣️ President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged the criticism, asking for video evidence from those who critique the MBG program.
• 🚨 Kang Dedi Mulyadi (KDM), as Governor of West Java, signaled readiness to impose administrative sanctions, close problematic MBG kitchens, and even pursue criminal charges if portion values are reduced.

Challenges in Program Execution

• 💡 While the MBG program's intent to provide nutritious food for students is good, its implementation at the ground level is described as "amburadul" (chaotic).
• 💰 Concerns were raised about individuals profiting significantly from the program, with some allegedly earning hundreds of millions daily, despite the government potentially using borrowed funds.

Student Reception and Alternative Suggestions

• 👏 Despite quality issues, many students eagerly anticipate the arrival of MBG food, demonstrating the program's importance to them.
• 💸 A suggestion was made to replace food with Rp15,000 cash during Ramadan, allowing students to buy takjil or save for Eid clothes.

Call for Transparency and Accountability

• ⚖️ There's a call for government officials to consume MBG meals themselves to ensure quality, emphasizing that the program is funded by taxpayer money.
• 🔍 The speaker questioned why the program continues despite reported issues and urged for improvements to meet the President's original vision.