BGN Temporarily Suspends 47 Nutrition Service Units During Ramadhan Due to Mouldy, Rotten and Stale Free Nutritious Meals

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has announced the temporary suspension of operations at 47 Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) until the 9th day of Ramadhan, following recurring findings of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) that fail to meet quality standards and food safety requirements.

According to data from the Monitoring and Supervision Deputy Office as of 28 February 2026 at 11:20 WIB, the 47 cases are distributed across three operational regions: Region I recorded 5 incidents, Region II 30 incidents, and Region III 12 incidents.

The findings include mouldy bread, rotten and maggot-infested fruit, spoiled side dishes, raw or rotten eggs, and meals deemed non-compliant with quality standards.

Nanik S. Deyang, Deputy Head of BGN, stated that the action represents a non-negotiable quality control mechanism. “We do not tolerate food standard violations in this programme. Every finding results in immediate suspension for comprehensive evaluation,” she said.

She explained that the decision followed field verification and hierarchical reports from regional oversight teams. Evaluations covered not only food products but also kitchen management, distribution chains, and quality control procedures.

“The MBG programme concerns children’s health and the state’s credibility in ensuring adequate nutrition. Therefore, we conduct strict and transparent supervision,” Nanik said.

In several cases, food identified as unfit for consumption was withdrawn before student consumption. Nevertheless, BGN imposed administrative sanctions to enforce standards and provide systematic learning for all programme operators.

“Suspended SPPG units may resume operations after implementing all improvement recommendations and passing re-verification. We want to ensure quality is genuinely maintained before services resume,” she said.