Jakarta, April 4 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has confirmed a food poisoning incident linked to its Free Nutritious Meals program in East Jakarta, with more than 70 teachers and students affected, and pledged to cover all medical costs.

BGN Deputy Head for Public Communication and Investigations Nanik Sudaryati Deyang said on Saturday the agency had taken immediate action, including suspending the kitchen responsible for preparing the meals.

"We apologize for this incident. BGN will cover all medical expenses for the victims," she said in Jakarta.

To prevent similar cases, the agency halted operations at the SPPG kitchen in Pondok Kelapa indefinitely.

"We have suspended the facility due to substandard conditions, inc...