Hello everyone. How are you all today?
As I begin writing this article on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 7:54 AM, many people in Indonesia are starting their daily activities. Some work in government offices as civil servants, some work for private companies, while others are entrepreneurs such as market vendors, construction workers, and many more. The only exception is school children.
This is exactly what I would like to share with all of you today.
At the moment, schools in Indonesia are on holiday from June 20, 2026, until July 12, 2026. This is directly related to my work in the Free Nutritious Meals Program, commonly known as MBG. The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) of the Republic of Indonesia has decided to temporarily stop the distribution of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program during the 2026 school holiday period.
As I begin writing this article on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 7:54 AM, many people in Indonesia are starting their daily activities. Some work in government offices as civil servants, some work for private companies, while others are entrepreneurs such as market vendors, construction workers, and many more. The only exception is school children.
This is exactly what I would like to share with all of you today.
At the moment, schools in Indonesia are on holiday from June 20, 2026, until July 12, 2026. This is directly related to my work in the Free Nutritious Meals Program, commonly known as MBG. The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) of the Republic of Indonesia has decided to temporarily stop the distribution of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program during the 2026 school holiday period.
This food tray is being filled with healthy food, and when everything is set and ready, it is prepared for everyday delivery. Our kitchen has nutrition experts who determine the daily menu, and all the food is obviously delicious, tasty, and nutritious. Photo Asep Haryono
For those of you who may not know, MBG is one of the flagship programs of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The main goal of this program is to provide free nutritious meals to students, ranging from elementary school children and preschool students to senior high school and university students. In addition to students, the beneficiaries of this program also include what is known as the "3B" group: breastfeeding mothers, toddlers, and community health service participants (Posyandu) throughout Indonesia.
The beneficiaries receive MBG meals for five consecutive days each week, with different menu variations every day. In each province and region of Indonesia, the distribution of free nutritious meals is managed by the Nutrition Fulfillment Implementation Unit, known as SPPG. For example, I live in West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. This province includes several cities and regencies such as Pontianak, Singkawang, Ketapang, Sambas, Bengkayang, Sanggau, Sintang, and Putussibau. Each area has several SPPG kitchens that prepare and distribute the meals. That is a general picture of how the program operates.
Nationally, the number of SPPG kitchens has reached more than 27,000 units, while the number of beneficiaries has exceeded 70 million people. I do not want to discuss too many numbers because this Free Nutritious Meals Program requires significant financial support from the Indonesian Government, with the National Nutrition Agency responsible for its implementation.|
Writing is one of the most rewarding hobbies in my life.
This photo shows the laptop I used today while working on my latest article.
Photo Asep Haryono
This photo shows the laptop I used today while working on my latest article.
Photo Asep Haryono
The budget for this program has already been approved by the Government of Indonesia through the Minister of Finance, Purbaya. The allocated budget is approximately 268 trillion rupiah, reduced from the original proposal of 335 trillion rupiah submitted by the National Nutrition Agency.
I think I will stop talking about numbers now.
They make my head spin, and I am sure they may make you dizzy as well.
So let's move on to something more enjoyable. In other words, during the school holiday period from June 20 until July 12, 2026, I will also be taking a break from work. I will return to work as usual after the holidays end. During this holiday period, I have several plans.
I would like to tidy up my house, spend more time on my hobbies, visit nearby tourist attractions, go fishing in the small river near my home, ride my bicycle, listen to music (but not watch television because I do not own a TV), and of course continue writing..
By the way, How do you spend your school holiday break or free time away from work? Feel free to share your experiences, hobbies, or vacation plan I think that is all for today's story.
Thank you for taking the time to read my article today. Warm greetings from Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
A Message From Asep Haryono
"Thank you so much for your time here. I really appreciate your precious moment here as well. Please leave any comment down below. Let me hear from you. Greetings from Indonesia"
My 13 year old grandson is on Summer break from school right now. He's been over at my apartment for a while. We had a party yesterday for my daughter's birthday. The cake was my grandson's favorite thing. lol I hope you get to go fishing, ride your bicycle and do the other things you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHi Ma'am,
DeleteI am so glad to read your comment here. To be honest, you are one of my favorite and most inspirational bloggers, along with Madam Irina from Russia and Mrs. Ananka from Scotland.
My daughter loves birthday cakes too! Thank you for your kind words. During my school break from work, I plan to enjoy some sweet treats and spend time doing things that make me happy.
Wishing you a wonderful day and all the best to you and your family.
You sound like you'll be busy for your break. I've been mostly a slug, although I have gotten some decluttering done and I've been getting out and taking a daily walk.
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteThank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment here. I truly appreciate it.
Well, I'm not really that busy. I just try to keep myself active and energetic every day. I also appreciate anything you enjoy doing, especially if it makes you feel comfortable and happy.
Thank you again for your kindness, and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Thank you so much, Asep, for telling us about free meals for children.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful holiday break!
You are so welcome Mrs. Irina
DeleteHi Mrs. irina Thank you so much
ReplyDeleteWhat a great program you are part of. I think it is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your holiday. Our students in Canada are just now finishing their school year and will be off until early September.
Thank you so much for your comments here. I really appreciate it
DeleteShould have more similar programs like Free Nutritious Meals to help people understand the nutrition and health. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteDear Pak Asep, this is a wonderful program. Thank you for sharing your part of the world with us. My husband and I are retired and we spend our days more quietly. We enjoy our walks surrounded by nature. I wish you a very happy break and thank you for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteOMG. How did you know that "Pak" is quite a common greeting in most conversational situations in Indonesia? That is really cool. I like that.
DeleteTo be honest, at my age now, nearly 55 years old, I should have been retired just like you guys. However, I need more money to settle down and cover all the bills, especially for my children's future education.
Thanks, too, for dropping by, and I really appreciate it.
I had a hard time finding your post among all the ads, but a food program is always a good thing. Happy FRiday-Face off.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your feedback, my friend. I really appreciate it.
DeleteI recently enabled Google AdSense Auto Ads on my blog, and it seems that Google may be displaying more advertisements than I expected. The ads help support the costs of maintaining the blog, but I certainly do not want them to interfere with my readers' experience.
I will review the ad settings and try to make the articles easier to find and read. Thank you for bringing this to my attention and for taking the time to visit my blog.
Greetings from Indonesia.
I too had a hard time finding your post among all of the adds. Yes, please do review the ad settings. You are busy and part of a very good program. Feeding children is always a great thing. Thank you for joining FFO and have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your kind feedback and understanding.
DeleteI appreciate you letting me know about the ads. I recently reviewed my ad settings and have already made some adjustments to improve the reading experience for my visitors. As I am still learning, your comments are very helpful to me.
Thank you also for your encouraging words about the feeding program. I agree that helping children is always a worthwhile cause, and I am honored to be able to share and support such initiatives.Thank you for hosting FFO and for stopping by my blog. Have a wonderful weekend as well!
Happy weekend
Good morning from Indonesia
Es muy interesante. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias por tu beso; te devuelvo el beso desde Indonesia.
DeleteI'm in two minds regarding free meals for children at school. I know it's different in your country to here in Australia, I won't go into that.
ReplyDeleteWhat you have planned for the holidays, your school ones sound interesting, so enjoy and take care.
G'day, mate! Australia feels quite familiar to me, even though I've never actually visited the country. In fact, I've never been to any English-speaking country. Still, I have many friends in Sydney, and I had the privilege of working on the KangGuru Indonesia project under the Australia–Indonesia Partnership from 2005 to 2009. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend, mate!
DeleteHi Asep, free meals for children is a wonderful thing! As far as writing goes, I unfortunately do not have a talent for this. However, I really appreciate seeing the talent of others who do have this ability! I am a very good speller, but that's it! LOL! I try my best.
ReplyDeleteHere in Montreal, Canada, it is getting very hot and humid. Unfortunately I cannot handle this weather, so I try to stay out of it as much as I can, for my health and safety. I will be 70 in October.
Thank you for sharing, and I wish you all the best in your life, good health and happiness.
Good morning, my friend. It's 8:35 a.m. as I am writing this reply. My whole family and I have just had dinner. How is it going there? It's very interesting to know more about Montreal. However, the city is in Canada, right? You are a wonderful person, and I'm sure many people love you.
DeleteHappy Sunday. Happy weekend!
The food programme you are involved with sounds very good.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break, you have a lot of things planned.
All the best Jan
Hi there. Thank you so much for coming, and I really appreciate it. Yes, indeed. I hope I can execute everything that I have planned. Thank you one more time for your time here.
DeleteIt's lovely to finally have school break.I hope you fill your time with wonderful things and great fun and relaxation.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely expression of friendship and the wonderful words that you said. I am so pleased to read all that. It's very obvious. Happy Sunday. Happy weekend, my friend. Greetings from Indonesia.
DeleteThank you for sharing this interesting insight into the MBG program. It was fascinating to learn how it supports so many students and families across Indonesia. I hope you enjoy your well-deserved break, have a great time with your hobbies, fishing, cycling, and writing, and return to work feeling refreshed. Wishing you a wonderful holiday!
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I really appreciate it.
DeleteThis was an interesting article. It's good that healthy eating has a high profile in the schools.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your break from work.
thank you so much
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