Jakarta, March 27 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here on Thursday to cooperate in improving the nutritional intake of students.

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti lauded the BGN for accelerating nutritional fulfillment programs targeting students.

"With the Free Nutritious Meals program, God willing, we will have a generation that is healthier, stronger, and has a strong character," he said in a written statement.

Quality education and student health cannot be separated, he explained. Good nutritional status plays a major role in supporting cognitive development, improving concentration, and enhancing children's acad...