BGN Temporarily Halts 1,528 MBG Kitchens Across Indonesia, Here Are the Details!
Jakarta – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has recorded that 1,528 Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia are experiencing temporary operational suspensions until Wednesday, 25 March 2026. This data is an accumulation from January 2025 to March 2026.
Deputy Head of BGN for Public Communication and Investigation, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, stated that this number shows a downward trend compared to two weeks prior.
“There has been a decrease compared to two weeks ago because many have now registered for SLHS,” Nanik said in Jakarta, quoted on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
According to Nanik, two weeks earlier, the number of affected SPPG was higher, especially on Java Island, exceeding 1,500 units. Additionally, Eastern Indonesia recorded 779 affected SPPG, while Western Indonesia had 492.
Nanik explained that the suspension measures are primarily for SPPG that have not yet registered for SLHS (Hygiene and Sanitation Fitness Certification). However, following enforcement actions, most have now fulfilled this obligation.
“After we suspend them, if the issue is due to not having registered for SLHS, now many have registered,” she said.
BGN emphasises that this temporary suspension policy aims to ensure that nutrition service standards are maintained, particularly regarding hygiene and sanitation aspects. With increasing compliance to SLHS, it is hoped that SPPG operations can gradually return to normal.
This step is also part of national oversight to guarantee that the quality of nutrition services to the public remains safe and in accordance with government-set standards.
The details of SPPG operational suspensions are divided into two categories: due to prominent incidents (KM) and non-prominent incidents.
- Closures due to prominent incidents (KM), such as digestive disturbances in beneficiaries:
Region I: 17 SPPG
Region II: 27 SPPG
Region III: 28 SPPG
Total: 72 SPPG
- Closures due to non-KM (non-prominent incidents), for example, kitchen construction not in accordance with guidelines:
Region I: 198 SPPG
Region II: 464 SPPG
Region III: 30 SPPG
Total: 692 SPPG
Meanwhile, the number of SPPG still under operational suspension status is recorded as follows:
Region I: 215 SPPG
Region II: 491 SPPG
Region III: 58 SPPG
Total: 764 SPPG