Jakarta, Sept. 25 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian emphasized that the successful implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program highly depends on synergy between the central government and regional governments.

"The coordination of regional governments and the MBG Task Force is essential. With good synergy, various problems in the field, including food poisoning among students, can be reduced and even prevented," he said here on Thursday.

He emphasized that the MBG Task Force forum in each region must be used to seek solutions for various problems found in the program's implementation.

He further underscored the importance of regional governments' active role in the program. In this regard, the MBG Task Force serves ...