Jakarta, March 20 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) requires that domestic wastewater under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program be monitored quarterly to maintain public health and environmental sustainability.

Through BGN Regulation Number 1 of 2026, every free meal kitchen -- Nutritious Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) -- is required to manage domestic wastewater generated from the kitchen activities.

"Wastewater management is a crucial part of the MBG system. It's not just about nutritious food, but also about maintaining hygiene and ensuring the entire process doesn't pollute the environment," said BGN Head Dadan Hindayana in Jakarta on Friday.

Hindayana explained that domestic wastewater under the MBG program consists of t...