Jakarta, Oct. 27 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reported that 12 kitchens serving the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program are ready to resume operation after undergoing evaluation.

The MBG kitchens - officially called Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) - had been suspended for violating standard operating procedures (SOPs).

BGN head Dadan Hindayana said in Jakarta on Monday that the 12 kitchens, located across several regions, "are ready to operate again after evaluations."

He said the agency has disseminated updated SOPs for the MBG program, which also outline sanctions for violations.

Hindayana emphasized that BGN will suspend the operation of any SPPG found violating procedures while investig...