Indonesia's parliament proposes three fixes for free meal programRelated news: BGN suspends MBG kitchen in West Bandung after mass poisoning claimJakarta (ANTARA) - The Chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee (Banggar), Said Abdullah, proposed three alternative schemes for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program following a rise in food poisoning cases.The first scheme channels the MBG budget through the Special Allocation Fund (DAK), which would be disbursed directly to local governments.The second scheme channels MBG assistance through the Family Hope Program (PKH). Is the supply chain from SPPG to schools too long? Because one SPPG serves three thousand beneficiaries, can it be shortened?” he asked.He stressed, however, that the MBG Program must continue with improvements.“It does not mean the program has to be ended. The budget would be diverted to other sectors or used to reduce the deficit and debt.“We will distribute it elsewhere, either to reduce the deficit or to reduce debt. Basically, there will be no idle funds in earmarked departments or ministries until the end of the year,” he said.Although the President fully supports the MBG program, he added, actual conditions in the field still determine the level of budget absorption.