Jakarta, Nov. 19 -- National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy said the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program can help Indonesia strengthen its contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

"The MBG program is aligned with the 17 SDGs, including the goal of ending hunger," he said at an SDG-related awarding ceremony in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He noted that as a national flagship program that supports sustainable development, MBG must be implemented by prioritizing locally sourced food ingredients, reducing food waste and empowering local communities through production and distribution activities.

The minister added that the MBG program is part of President Prabowo Subianto's broader efforts to improve the...