The Free Meals for Children (MBG) program can be beneficial, but only if it is managed properly and corruption is kept under control. It is currently being rolled out full force to full implementation without a proper trial phase. But seriousproblems arise if this process is not handled with care.
The program’s budget has ballooned dramatically, increasing from Rp71b (previous busgeted) to around Rp300b, a fourfold jump with little visible accountability. This raises an important question: where is this money coming from, where is the money going? In reality, it likely means cuts to other departments and public programs and the most part of the money go to the pocket of a few people especially those how manage supply and distribute the meal (SPPGs)
There are also concerns about governance. If officials, the leaders are not conducting a spot checks; and instead focus on foreign travel, surrounding themselves with overly positive reports, 'Asal Bapak Senang (ABG)'.
Also this is what happen if those who come into power with support from multiple groups, they will be pressured to return favours, often through large-scale projects that distribute benefits among many stakeholders rather than prioritising efficiency or impact.
With such a massive budget, it is reasonable to question whether the benefits truly reach children. Assuming that the funds will directly translate into better nutrition is overly optimistic, especially given the early warning signs. What we are seeing now may only be just the beginning of this MBG episode.
On a practical level, the scale of the program also raises feasibility concerns with a lot of false reports. For example, each child get one while fish for lunch. 19,000cows are slaughtered daily for this MBG. Does anyone with common sense believe this ?.

Also, even it were true, but because cows are mainly imported, would it benefit directly to the local economy ??
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Prabowo bursts into laughter! Shocked when the National Land Agency (BGN) Chief
Even Mr President, Prabowo who is well known, rarely do a spot check, too busy for foreign travels, bursts into laughter, when the National Land Agency (BGN) Chief, Dadan Hindayana told this BS story !!!