Jakarta, March 19 -- Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana is calling for innovative menus in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, aiming for high-quality meals at affordable prices through collaboration between nutritionists and professional chefs.

In an official statement in Jakarta on Thursday, he noted that innovation in the meals provided is key, especially during Ramadan, which requires the food to not only be nutritious and fresh, but also have a longer shelf life.

Hindayana also highlighted the rapid expansion of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) or MBG kitchens over the past year. During Ramadan last year, there were only around 1,000 units, but that number has now surged to approximately 25,0...