Indonesia, July 30 -- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Minister Maman Abdurrahman said the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program not only enhances children's nutrition but also drives the people's economy by engaging local MSMEs as food supply partners.

"The Free Nutritional Meals program is not just a program to provide nutritious food for our children, but it is also a way to build a new economy at the grassroots level throughout Indonesia," he remarked.

Abdurrahman made the statement on the sidelines of a discussion with dozens of MSMEs supplying food ingredients at the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in the Pamulang area of South Tangerang, Banten, on Tuesday.

He remarked that some children in Indonesia, who ea...