Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto said government priority programs, from free nutritious meals to health checks and equal education access, have shown tangible results and broad economic impact nationwide.
He made the remarks during a briefing at the 2026 National Coordination Meeting of Central and Regional Governments at Sentul International Convention Center, Bogor, West Java, on Monday.
Prabowo said these policies are implemented in an integrated manner as part of national development strategy to strengthen the economy, improve human resources, and sustainably boost public welfare.
He noted the free nutritious meals program (MBG) has expanded rapidly, reaching tens of millions of beneficiaries across Indonesia by 2026.
“The MBG program has reached 60 million today. We aim for 82 million by December 2026 at the latest,” he said.
The president added that MBG operations now include 22,275 units, excluding 13,829 units still under assessment or application processes.
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“With 22,000 units alone, we create one million jobs, each unit employing 50 daily-wage workers,” Prabowo said, highlighting the program’s economic ripple effect.
On healthcare, Prabowo said the government has expanded basic services, making free health checks a flagship program directly addressing citizens’ needs.
“Seventy million people have received free health checks. This is a first in our history,” he said.
In education, the president stressed efforts to reduce disparities across regions by providing support and facilities to all schools, including remote and underserved areas.
“You can see our results: 282,180 schools have received Interactive Flat Panels. By this year, almost all schools, even in remote islands and high mountains, have them,” he said.
Prabowo also highlighted strategic steps to strengthen the national economy, including consolidating state assets through the Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara (BPI Danantara).
“We have formed a Sovereign Wealth Fund, combining all state assets under one professional management worth US$1.04 trillion,” he said.
Closing his remarks, the president emphasized government commitment to consistent, disciplined work, with all programs aimed at national self-reliance and improving citizen welfare.
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