Istanbul, Feb. 12 -- Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has confirmed the halal certification for 2,340 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs) operating as kitchens under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

"Data from our Sihalal platform show that 2,340 SPPGs have obtained halal certificates. We can guarantee that this number will continue to rise amid our certification acceleration efforts. In fact, the certification process is ongoing for several other kitchens," BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan said.

He noted in a statement issued on Thursday that the significant number of certified SPPGs reflects the government's strategic efforts to ensure both the halal status and the nutritional adequacy of all food served...