Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2013 The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has\ntemporarily closed or suspended thousands of Nutrition Service Units\n(SPPG) across various regions in Indonesia. The move follows public\nfeedback, local official reports, surprise inspections (sidak), and\nmonitoring of notable incidents experienced by beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
\u2018From the start of the MBG program on 6 January 2025 until 29 May\n2026, out of the total 27,208 SPPG currently operational nationwide,\n8,182 have been suspended,\u2019 said Nanik S. Deyang, Deputy Head of BGN\u2019s\nPublic Communication and Investigation Division, in a written statement\non Sunday, 31 May 2026.<\/p>\n
In Region I, covering Sumatra, out of 5,968 operational SPPGs, 148\nremain suspended. Ten were suspended due to notable incidents, while 138\nwere suspended over infrastructure, organisational management, and\nnutrition quality issues. A total of 610 previously suspended SPPGs have\nresumed operations. Thus, Region I has seen a cumulative total of 758\nsuspensions.<\/p>\n
In Region II, covering Java, out of 16,594 operational SPPGs, 1,666\nremain suspended. Sixty-one were suspended due to notable incidents,\nwhile 1,605 were suspended over infrastructure, management, and\nnutrition quality issues. Additionally, 1,800 previously suspended units\nhave resumed operations. Thus, Region II has recorded a total of 3,466\nsuspensions.<\/p>\n
In Region III, covering Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku,\nand Papua, out of 4,646 operational SPPGs, 399 remain suspended.\nTwenty-five were suspended due to notable incidents, while 374 were\nsuspended over infrastructure, management, and nutrition quality issues.\nMeanwhile, 3,559 previously suspended units have resumed operations.\nTherefore, Region III has a cumulative total of 3,959 suspensions.<\/p>\n
Across all regions, a total of 8,182 SPPGs have been suspended at\nsome point. Of these, 5,659 have had their suspensions lifted and\nresumed operations after meeting the required standards. Meanwhile,\n2,213 SPPGs remain suspended for failing to comply with operational\nguidelines, both in management and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Nanik explained that SPPGs can be suspended for various reasons, such\nas menus causing digestive issues, diarrhoea, and vomiting; menus not\nadhering to budget limits of Rp8,000 and Rp10,000; intentional price\nmark-ups of ingredients; and non-compliance with building layout\nguidelines.<\/p>\n
SPPGs that have not registered for the Sanitation and Hygiene\nCertificate (SLHS), lack wastewater treatment facilities (IPAL), or fail\nto provide accommodation for the SPPG head, nutrition supervisors, and\nfinancial supervisors can also face suspension. Similarly, those without\nkitchen equipment meeting guidelines, poor management, conflicts between\npartners and foundations, or fewer than 15 suppliers are subject to\nsuspension.<\/p>\n
Nanik added that the number of suspended SPPGs may increase, as the\nBGN now requires each unit to distribute MBG to at least 300\nbeneficiaries from the 3B group (pregnant women, nursing mothers, and\ntoddlers).<\/p>\n
\u2018If an SPPG cannot provide data showing MBG distribution to the 3B\ngroup by 2 June 2026, it will face a major suspension (without\nincentives) and its head will receive a severe warning,\u2019 said the Head\nof the Inter-Ministerial and Institution Coordination Team for MBG\nProgram Implementation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/thousands-of-mbg-kitchens-suspended-until-may-2026-1780279355", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }