Jakarta, Jan. 20 -- Indonesia has recorded a sharp decline in food poisoning cases linked to its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, authorities said Tuesday, even as officials acknowledged ongoing lapses in safety standards and pushed for tighter certification of kitchens nationwide.

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana said the number of reported cases has fallen steadily since peaking late last year.

"The peak occurred in October 2025 with 85 cases. It dropped to 40 in November and fell further to just 12 cases in December," he told reporters.

In January 2026, 10 cases were recorded under the MBG scheme.

"Our target is zero incidents. But violations of standard operating procedures still occur," Hindayana ...