InfoSAWIT, PASAMAN BARAT – The government of Pasaman Barat is intensifying efforts to reduce child stunting through its Brondol Sawit program, a collaborative initiative involving palm oil companies in integrated nutrition-sensitive interventions.

The program addresses not only food intake but also housing quality, sanitation, access to safe drinking water, electricity, and clean cooking fuel.

Head of Regional Development Planning Agency Joni Hendri emphasized private sector participation as essential.

“Support from palm oil companies is urgently needed in tackling stunting. This collaboration is vital to lowering stunting prevalence,” he said.

Data from August 2025 showed local stunting prevalence at 12.4%, affecting 4,056 children under five.

Authorities estimate Rp1.41 billion is needed to address housing, sanitation, water, and other basic needs for vulnerable families with stunted children. (T2)