BGN dismisses 261 non-ASN workers, processes 9 for firing
The agency also flagged online gambling and alleged gratuities, while 39 other ASN face transfers, demotions and other sanctions.
Antara News, Republika +3
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#Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi
Earlier: BGN bars MBG kitchens from using 3 kg LPG, Minyakita, SPHP riceSeries: Indonesian National Nutrition Agency · Mbg Kitchen Crackdown · 3 chapters since Jul 27
Prabowo asks review of Rp15.000 MBG budget, school canteens an option
BGN is still calculating cost sufficiency per recipient, while the Food Coordinating Minister has one month to clear obstacles and misuse.
Antara News, Republika
Zulhas probes misuse of MBG, to report to Prabowo in a month
The government found MBG recipient sites without SPPG kitchens, while some kitchens have been built but are not yet operating.
Series: Indonesia · Free Nutritious Meal Program · 2 chapters since Jul 14Attorney General’s Office ends MBG data gathering after July 10 letter
The suspension covers all provincial prosecutors after controversy over SPPG data collection in Jawa Tengah.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
Central Java prosecutors deny questioning SPPG, police seek escort
Prosecutors said they have only gathered data at a dozen SPPG sites as part of follow-up inquiries into alleged corruption at BGN.
Republika, Antara News
Kejagung Rejects JC Bid by Sony Sonjaya in MBG Corruption Case
Investigators say the former BGN deputy chief was the main actor in SPPG point sales and has not admitted wrongdoing.
Republika, Antara News +3
Istana waits for trial as 41 names emerge in MBG graft case
Lawyer Krisna Murti said evidence from Sony Sonjaya's phone expanded the suspected list from 26 to 41 names.
CNN Indonesia, Tribunnews +1
Bakom denies government staged pro-MBG rally amid review
BGN has temporarily halted MBG distribution during school break, and SPPG incentive savings are estimated at about Rp3 triliun.
Series: Makan Bergizi Gratis · Student Involvement Protests · 2 chapters since Jun 24Komisi IX backs donation of BGN electric bikes to contract teachers
New: DPR says the SPPG vehicle purchase did not fit needs, lacked reporting, and may have involved a price markup.
Antara News, Tempo +1
MBG partners split over suspending service during school break
GAPEMBI rejects the BGN circular, citing daily Rp6 juta kitchen incentives, while AMMSI backs the move as a cost-saving step.
Antara News, Republika +2
Jawa Tengah requires MBG kitchens to buy eggs, chicken locally
The deal sets weekly egg and chicken menus twice each in Jawa Tengah, with agreed benchmark prices and direct purchases from farmer groups.
Antara News, Republika
Banten reviews MBG, suspends 63 kitchens during school break
Banten has reached 2.9 million beneficiaries against a 3.5 million target, while kitchens have already topped the plan.
Republika, Antara News
MBG suspect Sony submits 41 names tied to SPPG sites to AGC
The list grew from 26 names after investigators opened chats with a table of proposed sites, including names linked to politics.
BGN halts MBG during school break, saving Rp3 trillion
Students, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and non-PAUD toddlers will miss MBG from 22 June-13 July 2026.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
BGN halts MBG during school break, audits SPPG
Meal-provider kitchens in the program will face a full inspection as field operations are reorganized and governance tightened.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
BGN suspends MBG for school break, audits all kitchens
Unfit SPPG kitchens will be shut, and the incentive formula will shift to match recipient numbers and food quality.
Series: Indonesian National Nutrition Agency · Mbg Governance Overhaul · 5 chapters since Jun 16MBG to Continue, School Canteens Set for Distribution Scheme
Schools deemed less in need could be dropped, while 43.4 million students are now listed as beneficiaries.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia +1
MBG distribution plan changed, school cafeterias added as option
Schools judged less needy may be dropped, while priority students are mapped through Dapodik for more targeted aid.
2026 MBG budget may fall from Rp268 trillion
Officials are reworking school targets and service points after 6,877 SPPG sites were deemed capable of wasting Rp12 trillion a year.
DEN finds 86.9% of MBG kitchens use local MSMEs
A survey of 800 SPPG sites also found nearly 99% of MBG kitchen workers are hired from surrounding communities.