BGN assures SPPG oversight via integrated system, not reliant on individuals

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has assured that oversight of the Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) managing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme is conducted through an integrated system and does not rely on individuals. “The entire process in the MBG kitchens will be supervised through a digital system, including the recording of raw materials, cooking times, cooking temperatures, cooling times, packaging processes, distribution, food receipt times, consumption times, return of food containers, washing processes, and food procurement,” said BGN Head Sudaryono in Jakarta on Wednesday. Sudaryono stated that the system aims to ensure all kitchens comply with standard operating procedures (SOP) and Service Level Agreements (SLA). He also emphasised that the BGN’s information and technology system, which has recently been improved, now has seven modules, including data on beneficiaries, National Identity Numbers (NIK), schools, and food distribution processes. “BGN is committed to providing full access to all necessary data for law enforcement officials,” he said. BGN is also preparing an MBG transparency portal accessible to schools and parents. Through this portal, the public can view daily menus, food photos, nutritional content, menu history, SPPG locations, and the identities of SPPG heads. “The aim is to increase transparency and prevent misleading information in the mass media and on social media,” he added. BGN will also prioritise the operation of kitchens in areas with high stunting rates, with an initial focus on Papua, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), several regions in Sumatra, and parts of Java. The government is targeting a refinement of the MBG programme’s beneficiary data. Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin said that the Ministry of Health and BGN will work with leading nutritionists in Indonesia to focus on beneficiaries. “The target is to refine which schools receive the programme, which age groups, locations, focusing on stunting areas and so on. Also, which pregnant women and toddlers. We hope that by 5 August 2026, this will all be finalised, with nutritionists providing input to the Ministry of Health and BGN to determine the targets,” said Budi.