Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said the government's flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program will continue operating throughout Ramadan, with a focus on pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children under five, as part of efforts to curb stunting.

BGN Head Dadan Hindayana made the remarks during a visit to State Elementary School 01 in Kalibaru, North Jakarta, on Thursday, stressing that the program's priority extends beyond students to the most nutritionally vulnerable groups.

"Even in 2026, we will continue to prioritize the first 1,000 days of life," Hindayana said.

"That is why during school holidays and Ramadan, the program will keep running, because our main targets are pregnant and bre...