BGN Temporarily Suspends Hundreds of Kitchens in Regions II and III
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has once again taken firm action by temporarily suspending operations at hundreds of Service Units for Nutritional Fulfilment (SPPG) in several regions. This step is aimed at ensuring that the Free Nutritious Meals Programme (MBG) continues to operate in accordance with quality and food safety standards.
Director of Monitoring and Supervision for Region II of BGN, Albertus Doni Dewantoro, reported that to date, the number of SPPG suspended in Region II (Java Island) has reached 362 units. In the report for the period of 6 to 10 April 2026, there were an additional 41 SPPG subjected to temporary suspension. “As of today, the number of suspended SPPG in Region II stands at 362. This week’s report, from 6 to 10 April, shows 41 SPPG suspended. This enforcement is part of BGN’s commitment to maintaining service quality, food safety, and operational governance in the field,” said Doni in Jakarta on Saturday (11/4/2026).
His side stated that on Monday (6/4/2026), 9 SPPG were suspended due to various findings, such as the absence of nutrition and financial supervisors in Bogor, unsuitable menus in Brebes, and several kitchens in East Java that are still under renovation. There were no additional cases on Tuesday (7/4). However, on Wednesday (8/4), the number of enforcements increased to 15 SPPG in various areas.
In addition to renovation factors, prominent incidents (KM) suspected to be digestive disturbances were found in Cimahi, organisational management issues in Kendal, and the absence of nutrition supervisors in Purworejo. Subsequently, on Thursday (9/4/2026), 14 SPPG were suspended again. The problems identified included aspects of human resources (HR) in South Jakarta, as well as suspected digestive disturbances in Bogor, Tasikmalaya, and Bantul, alongside renovations that still dominate.
Then, on Friday (10/4/2026), there were 3 SPPG that were enforced, with findings including unfinished renovations, suspected digestive disturbances in Mojokerto, and unsuitable menus in Sampang.
Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Indonesia, BGN has taken similar steps. Director of Monitoring and Supervision for Region III of BGN, Rudi Setiawan, stated that out of a total of around 4,300 SPPG, 165 units have been suspended because they do not possess Hygiene Sanitation Fitness Certificates (SLHS) and do not yet have wastewater treatment installations (IPAL).
BGN emphasises that this suspension policy is a corrective measure to ensure all SPPG meet the established standards. All suspended kitchens are required to make improvements before they can resume operations, to guarantee food safety and service quality for the public.