Jakarta, July 16 -- President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized the critical importance of cross-sector collaboration to ensure the success of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Deputy Head Agustina Arumsari said.

"The president has directed all relevant ministries and agencies to support and assist the BGN in executing the MBG program, as this synergy is a crucial step toward strengthening implementation on the ground," Arumsari said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.

President Prabowo delivered the directive during a limited cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the nutritional initiative.

Arumsari noted that the president stressed the nee...