Sumedang, W. Java, April 17 -- Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program can support the circular economy at the community level by empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a government spokesperson.

Presidential Communication Office (PCO) spokesperson Dedek Prayudi shared this during a visit to a cattle farm supporting the program in Sumedang, West Java, on Thursday.

He emphasized that the circular economy can drive economic growth and create job opportunities.

"This program connects feed sellers with livestock farmers. The farm products are then purchased by cooperatives, boosting local economies," Prayudi explained.

He noted that 85 percent of the program's Rp71 trillion (US$4.2 billion) budget is...