Jakarta, July 5 -- Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, has said that proper kitchens and dormitories will be set up for students, teachers, and principals under the Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) boarding school program, which will begin in July 2025.

"Everything has been arranged so that the services will run smoothly," he said after closing the second phase of the Sekolah Rakyat Principals' Retreat at the ministry's Center for Education, Training, and Professional Development ( Pusdiklatbangprof ) in Margaguna, Jakarta, on Saturday.

While the schools are not yet fully aligned with the nutrition fulfillment service standards of the Free Nutritious Meals ( Makanan Bergizi Gratis /MBG) program, each school's kitchen will be de...