Jakarta, March 25 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has dismissed claims that it requires schoolchildren to return to campuses in order to receive food under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, even during remote learning settings.

BGN Deputy Head Sonny Sanjaya labeled the information as false, underscoring that "the government has not even decided on a policy on online learning for schoolchildren" despite speculations linked to fuel-saving plans.

He emphasized that BGN is still referring to the default distribution mechanism, delivering MBG meals to students only during in-person classes.

On that note, he appealed to the public to exercise prudence in sifting information, particularly unverified pieces circulating on social ...