Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) currently holds Rp1.6 trillion in unpaid budget arrears to third-party vendors for the 2025 Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) project. According to BGN Deputy Head Agustina Arumsari, the agency’s budget allocation is blocked by the state treasurer, preventing payment for services and construction projects completed during the budget year. Status of … Read more
Sony Sanjaya, a suspect in the mismanagement of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) project, has formally requested justice collaborator status from the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). The application, which follows allegations of quota-selling within the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), is currently under review by the agency, according to LPSK Chairperson Achmadi on Wednesday, … Read more
The Attorney General’s Office of Indonesia is considering questioning National Nutrition Agency (BGN) chief Nanik Deyang as part of a widening corruption investigation into the government’s flagship free nutritious meals program. Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi, the agency’s director of corruption investigations, confirmed on Tuesday that Nanik may be summoned as a witness to provide information regarding … Read more
Indonesian prosecutors have seized a warehouse in Sentul, West Java, containing over 21,000 electric motorcycles as part of a widening corruption investigation into the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) confirmed the facility was sealed on Wednesday to secure evidence of alleged procurement irregularities linked to the 2025-2026 management of … Read more
President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern warning to thousands of partners involved in Indonesia’s flagship free nutritious meals program, calling for total honesty and an end to corruption. This directive follows the sudden dismissal and subsequent detention of top leadership within the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) over alleged misconduct. Corruption Allegations and Leadership Changes … Read more
National Nutrition Agency Clarifies Stance on Formula Milk in Free Nutritious Meal Program The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, has publicly addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of formula milk within the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program. The clarification follows an open letter issued by the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) on … Read more
Pediatricians Challenge Formula Distribution in Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) has formally intervened in the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, issuing an open letter to the head of the National Nutrition Body (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, and other institutional leaders. The letter, authored by members of the IDAI … Read more
The Indonesian government plans to inaugurate a National Command Center to oversee the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) in mid-May 2026. This initiative aims to streamline the implementation of the program across the country, according to Nani Hendiarti, Deputy of Coordination for Accessibility and Food Security of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment. … Read more
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has allocated Rp5.7 billion, approximately US$350,000, to secure Zoom meeting licenses from April to December 2026. The agency states these funds are essential for the large-scale coordination required to implement the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. Coordinating a National Priority BGN head Dadan Hindayana explained that the budget supports coordination … Read more
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Body (BGN) is facing significant public scrutiny over its procurement of goods and services. Critics argue that recent spending is wasteful and contradicts the fundamental vision of the free nutritious meal program, known as MBG. Controversy Over Operational Spending At the center of the debate is the procurement of tens of thousands … Read more