MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, YOGYAKARTA — Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and Muhammadiyah, the Central Board of Muhammadiyah moved swiftly by forming the National Coordination Team for Muhammadiyah Nutritious Meal Program to coordinate and consolidate Muhammadiyah’s resources in supporting the success of the free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) which become the strategic and priority program of President Prabowo Subianto.
Nurul Yamin, Chairman of the National Coordination Team for Muhammadiyah Nutritious Meals, emphasized that the MBG program aligns with Muhammadiyah’s da’wah movement as reflected in the Quran Surah Al-Ma’un.
Yamin further stated that this phase will launch 125 Muhammadiyah Nutritious Meal Service Centers (SPPG) or kitchens that have been completed and are ready for operation.
“Meanwhile, there are still around 150 of SPPGs currently in the final stages of construction and will be inaugurated in November 2025,” he added.
The Second Phase of National Launching of Muhammadiyah SPPG will be attended by Professor Haedar Nashir, President of Muhammadiyah Central Board, and Dadan Hindayana, Head of the National Nutrition Agency, on October 24, 2025, at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta (UMS).
“In implementing the MBG Program, Muhammadiyah prioritizes quality and good governance while continuously accelerating and significantly increasing the number of SPPG kitchens,” Yamin stated in a press release received by the editorial team on Wednesday (22/10).
Muhammadiyah’s Five SPPG Models
- School-Based SPPG Model
This model is based on schools that are capable of establishing SPPG kitchens. These kitchens not only serve their own students but also those from nearby schools. This setup shortens distribution distances and allows direct supervision from the school. This setup shortens distribution distances and allows direct supervision from the school. Several Muhammadiyah schools, especially vocational schools with culinary departments, have adopted this model.
- Pesantren-Based Model
The pesantren (Islamic boarding school) model is developed because many pesantren have a sufficient number of students to be served through the SPPG system. These kitchens also serve nearby communities, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers. Pesantren administrators directly oversee the operation to ensure effectiveness.
- Orphanage-Based SPPG Model
This model aims to ensure that the MBG program reaches all groups, including children in Muhammadiyah orphanages. Several Muhammadiyah Orphanages have already become pilot sites for this model.
- Campus-Based SPPG Model
Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah Universities (PTMA) implement this model as part of their commitment to supporting the MBG program by involving academic resources within the Catur Dharma (fourfold mission) framework of PTMA.
- Community-Based SPPG Model
This model mirrors the one developed by the National Nutrition Agency, but under Muhammadiyah Management, organized by the Muhammadiyah and ‘Aisyiyah autonomous boards at various organizational levels. This SPPG model serves schools, pesantren, and broader communities such as pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers.
Three Pillars of Muhammadiyah’s Nutritious Meal Program
Yamin emphasized three key pillars in implementing the Muhammadiyah Nutritious Meal Program. The first and foremost principle is food safety, maintaining zero tolerance for errors in ingredient quality, cooking equipment, food preparation, and distribution processes. Second is professionalism and integrity.
“The MBG Program must be managed with professionalism and integrity as a form of devotion to the nation and faith, serving wholeheartedly while avoiding misconduct in management or financial accountability,” said Yamin.
The last pillar being an integrated and sustainable ecosystem. The MBG Program is not a short-term initiative, but a long-term effort involving multiple stakeholders.
“Therefore, sustainability must be well maintained through strong coordination, consolidation, and synergy among all internal and external partners,” Yamin concluded. (Bintang Adrian)
