Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said on Monday that about 560 kitchens under the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, officially known as nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs), have obtained hygiene and sanitation certificates (SLHS).

BGN Head Dadan Hindayana said in Jakarta that 13,245 SPPGs have been established nationwide, with all currently undergoing the certification process to ensure food safety standards are met.

He added that new MBG kitchens must first coordinate with local health offices to ensure full compliance with government regulations before starting operations.

"God willing, all MBG kitchens will be certified soon," Hindayana said.

During a Red and White Cabinet plenary sess...