Jakarta, May 23 -- Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has continued to generate significant economic impact through job creation and nationwide economic activity, with 1.28 million workers absorbed into the initiative.

The figures were released by the National Nutrition Agency in its latest statistics published on Friday, which showed that the program has involved more than one million workers across 29,225 kitchens, formally known as Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) nationwide.

In an official statement issued in Jakarta on Saturday, the Indonesian Government Communications Office said the data aligned with remarks delivered by President Prabowo Subianto during a plenary session of the House of Representatives on ...