Jakarta, Sept. 22 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program aims to meet nutritional needs to suppress stunting and revitalize the regional economy in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions.

"3T regions are a priority because nutrition services in these areas are critical. The MBG program is important to suppress stunting, creating jobs, and strengthen the local supply chain," he noted in a statement on Monday.

Therefore, 141 task forces have been formed to accelerate the development of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) in 3T regions.

Currently, 806 locations have met the requirements for the construction of MBG kitchens in 3T regions.

Of these, 264 kitchens will b...