Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily suspended 49 Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) kitchens as part of a comprehensive review of the government’s free meal program.“This is part of the ongoing improvement and oversight process we are conducting,” BGN Head Dadan Hindayana said Tuesday in Jakarta.Out of the suspended kitchens, four Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) have been cleared to resume operations after meeting BGN standards.The cleared units are located in Bengkulu, South Kalimantan, and Papua provinces, he added.“Of those we suspended, four have been authorized to reopen because they completed all the corrective actions we requested,” Hindayana said.Suspensions occur when units fail to meet standards in operations, raw material quality, or food safety procedures.During suspension, kitchens must undergo a full overhaul before resuming meal service for MBG beneficiaries.BGN said any kitchen with operational or safety issues will be immediately evaluated and suspended until improvements are verified.“The principle is not just about stopping operations, but ensuring the service’s quality and safety,” Hindayana said.The agency emphasized continued supervision to prevent incidents and maintain public trust in the MBG program, a key initiative of the Prabowo Subianto administration.The program, launched Jan. 6, 2025, targets 82.9 million beneficiaries, including children under five, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and schoolchildren through high school.The government plans to expand coverage this year to include older adults and persons with disabilities.