Ambon, Maluku, June 16 -- The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in Ambon, Maluku Province, has been implemented effectively, through the fulfillment of hygiene standards, maintenance of proper kitchens, and provision of meals meeting children's nutritional needs.

Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Rachmat Pambudy during a visit to an elementary school SDN 74 in Ambon on Monday inspected a kitchen operating for providing the MBG meals.

"We came here to assess the feasibility of MBG kitchens, and I think this is a good example. It meets hygiene standards and offers nutritionally balanced meals, including carbohydrates, protein, fruit, milk, and even proper handwashing facilities," Pambudy remarked.

The minister's insp...