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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Constitutional legitimacy and legal policy of the free nutritious meal program (Mbg) in Indonesia
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Hariang Dede Taufik, Dr. Bambang Slamet Riyadi, Dr. Riza Zulfikar
Abstract
The Free Nutritious Meal Program (Program
Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) has become one of the Indonesian government's
strategic policies in fulfilling the constitutional obligation to guarantee
public welfare and improve national nutrition quality. This study examines the
constitutional basis, legal policy, and implementation challenges of the MBG
program from the perspective of normative legal research and public policy. The
study employs a qualitative juridical-normative approach using statutory,
conceptual, and case approaches. Primary legal materials include the 1945
Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, the Food Law, the Health Law, the
Consumer Protection Law, and Constitutional Court decisions related to state
budgeting and social rights. The findings indicate that the MBG program
reflects the state's constitutional responsibility to fulfill the right to
food, health, and social welfare as mandated under Articles 27 paragraph (2)
and 34 of the 1945 Constitution. However, the implementation of the program
still faces legal and administrative issues, including the absence of a
comprehensive legal framework, budget accountability concerns, procurement
transparency, and the risk of maladministration. The study concludes that the
MBG program should not merely be viewed as a populist political agenda but as a
constitutional social policy requiring stronger legal legitimacy, institutional
supervision, and sustainable governance mechanisms.
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Pages:173-175
How to cite this article:
Hariang Dede Taufik, Dr. Bambang Slamet Riyadi, Dr. Riza Zulfikar "Constitutional legitimacy and legal policy of the free nutritious meal program (Mbg) in Indonesia". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 173-175
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