BSI Supports Government's Free Nutritious Meal Program with Significant Financing

Comprehensive Support for MBG Program

PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BRIS) has made substantial progress in supporting the government's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program through significant investment financing. By December 2025, BSI has disbursed Rp181 billion to support the development of 127 SPPG kitchens across various regions in Indonesia ¹

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https://keuangan.kontan.co.id/news/bsi-kucurkan-rp-181-miliar-untuk-bangun-127-dapur-mbg-hingga-desember-2025

. This financing initiative is part of BSI's comprehensive support for the MBG program, covering various aspects from upstream to downstream operations.

Program Scope and Implementation

The MBG program, a key national strategic project, aims to enhance human resource quality through improved nutrition. As of December 2025, there are 17,555 SPPG units operating, each serving 3,000 meals daily, totaling 526.65 million meals during the school break period ³

. The Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) has implemented flexible distribution mechanisms to ensure continuous meal delivery during school holidays ⁵

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https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/bgn-pastikan-mbg-tetap-jalan-saat-libur-sekolah-paket-dibagikan-lebih-awal

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Financial and Operational Impact

The BGN has reported significant efficiency in the MBG program's budget allocation. With a total budget of Rp71 trillion, the program is expected to reach 50 million beneficiaries, far exceeding the initial target of 6 million ⁷

. This expansion highlights the program's growing scope and impact.

Expert Opinions and Future Projections

While the program shows promising reach, experts have raised concerns about its long-term sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Andrinof Chaniago, a public policy expert and former National Development Planning Minister, has called for a thorough evaluation of the program, suggesting that the substantial budget could be allocated to other impactful initiatives ⁴

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