Profetik Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah
Vol 5, No 1 (2026)

Nutritious Eating Program from the Perspective of Economic Justice

Rahmat Kurniawan (Universitas Potensi Utama Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

The presence of the Free Nutritious Meal program is based on the government’s vision aligned with the fifth principle of Pancasila, namely social justice for all Indonesian people. However, in practice, there are still instances of injustice, such as corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) in the recruitment of SPPG personnel, violations in food distribution regulations, and limited partnerships with MSMEs/street vendors, which result in revenue decline. This study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The findings of the study indicate that the free nutritious meal program, when viewed from the perspective of economic justice, can be realized by implementing distributive justice and structural justice. Distributive justice ensures that all Indonesian citizens have equal opportunities, both to become part of the MBG implementation team, referred to as the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), and to enjoy the facilities of free nutritious meals. Structural justice, on the other hand, ensures that any unlawful actions related to the recruitment of SPPG personnel or other violations are addressed accordingly. The distribution of free nutritious food must be immediately enforced firmly without discrimination. Keywords: Free Nutritious Food Program, Justice, Economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Profetik

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

PROFJES (Prophetic Journal of Sharia Economics) adalah publikasi akademis yang berfokus pada penelitian di bidang Ekonomi Islam dan isu-isu yang berkaitan dengan ekonomi syariah. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk memberikan kontribusi baru atau terkini yang signifikan untuk pengembangan akademik dan ...