REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2013 The head of the National Nutrition Agency\n(BGN), Sudaryono, has stated that he will focus on improving the\ngovernance of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. He assured the\npublic that the agency will accept any criticism or input regarding how\nthe programme is being run.<\/p>\n
According to Sudaryono, improvements in governance cannot be achieved\novernight. For that reason, input from the wider public on the\nimplementation of the MBG programme is essential.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course we \u2014 I in particular, together with the entire team \u2014 are\nready to listen to input, ready to hear each and every piece of\ninformation from anyone, from anyone at all, including from members of\nthe media,\u201d he said at the BGN building on Wednesday (22\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
He also urged the public not to hesitate to report any Nutrition\nFulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) that fails to meet standards. Every\nreport received will serve as material for the BGN to carry out\ninvestigations in the field.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Sudaryono will not respond to parties who merely wish\nto see the MBG programme halted under the guise of criticism, as he\nlacks the authority to fulfil such requests.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf, for instance, someone in the name of criticism then makes that\ncriticism identical with, say, \u2018stop or dissolve MBG, dissolve BGN\u2019 \u2014 I\nthink that is not criticism, and stopping or dissolving the BGN is not\nwithin our remit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Gerindra Party politician stressed that the MBG programme is\nPresident Prabowo Subianto\u2019s political pledge. In other words, the\nprogramme cannot simply be halted, as it represents a campaign promise\nthat must be honoured.<\/p>\n
\u201cFree Nutritious Meals is President Prabowo\u2019s political pledge,\nplanned well in advance and communicated during the campaign, and he was\nthen elected President,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For that reason, Sudaryono said his side will focus more on improving\nthe governance of the MBG programme rather than responding to those who\nwant it stopped. Moreover, the programme aims to provide good and safe\nnutrition for children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and the\nelderly. Beyond that, the MBG programme is also said to deliver economic\nbenefits, particularly in the regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a programme from the people, and it will be given back to\nthe people,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bgn-chief-free-nutritious-meal-programme-is-president-prabowos-political-tender-1784728377", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }