Tangerang, Sept. 25 -- Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has appealed to the public to contribute to the betterment of President Prabowo Subianto's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program by conveying suggestions and input.

"It is natural for a new program to encounter shortcomings at the start, and such challenges exist in any country. Therefore, we must work together to make improvements, including with the MBG program. Let us improve it," he remarked on Thursday.

Umar made these remarks in response to recent reports of food poisoning cases linked to the national priority program due to various factors.

Speaking at the inauguration of two houses of worship in Lebak District, Banten, the minister emphasized that MBG is...