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    "data": {
        "id": 1674972,
        "msgid": "procurement-of-laptops-to-socks-under-public-scrutiny-bgn-head-not-as-extensive-as-claimed-1776088253",
        "date": "2026-04-13 20:01:11",
        "title": "Procurement of Laptops to Socks Under Public Scrutiny, BGN Head: Not as Extensive as Claimed",
        "author": "Andri Saubani",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in Indonesia has come under public scrutiny for its procurement of items such as socks, laptops, and eating utensils, which are perceived to be significantly overpriced compared to market rates as part of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. BGN Head Dadan Hindayana clarified that while these procurements are necessary for operational needs, the quantities are far less than reported in media, with only 5,000 laptop units acquired in 2025 rather than the claimed 32,000, and no Rp4 trillion allocation for eating utensils. This controversy highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and efficiency in government spending on social welfare initiatives.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2013 The procurement of goods by the National\nNutrition Agency (BGN) has drawn public attention. This is because the\nbudget used for procuring several items, ranging from socks, laptops,\nand eating utensils, is considered far higher than market prices. BGN\nHead Dadan Hindayana stated that the procurement of these items does\nindeed exist as part of the operational needs of the Free Nutritious\nMeals (MBG) programme. However, he assessed that the quantity of goods\nprocured is not as large as widely reported. \u201cThe procurement exists,\nbut not to the extent mentioned. For example, 32,000 laptop units and\neating utensils worth Rp4 trillion are completely untrue,\u201d he said in\nhis statement on Monday (13\/4\/2026). According to Dadan, the procurement\nof socks, laptops, and eating utensils was carried out according to real\nneeds in the field. He denied the circulation of reports on\nfantastically large quantities of these items. He mentioned that\nthroughout 2025, laptop procurement within BGN was only carried out for\n5,000 units. \u201cThe laptop procurement is not 32,000 units as circulated,\nbut only around 5,000 units throughout 2025,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/procurement-of-laptops-to-socks-under-public-scrutiny-bgn-head-not-as-extensive-as-claimed-1776088253",
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