Jakarta, June 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto's recent shake-up of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) leadership marks a fresh chapter for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

As one of the president's flagship initiatives, the program was designed not only to develop Indonesia's human capital but also to serve as a powerful catalyst for local economies.

The overhaul clears the deck entirely, replacing the agency's head along with both deputy heads.

Nanik Sudaryati Deyang takes the helm from the previous head, Dadan Hindayana. Meanwhile, Agustina Arumsari and Major General Trenggono replaced Lodewyk Pusung and Sony Sanjaya as deputy heads.

This move follows a year-and-a-half-long evaluation of the flagship meal program.

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