Dompu's SPPG Resumes Operations after Temporary Closure by BGN
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) temporarily closed 42 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia on Wednesday 3 March 2026. One of the closed SPPGs was SPPG Manggeasi, Manggeasi Village, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
The closures followed field verifications, document checks, and a comprehensive evaluation of operational compliance in the provision of free nutritionally balanced meals (MBG).
The Dompu Regency SPPG Coordinator, Putri Rizkika, confirmed that Manggeasi Village SPPG had been closed by BGN. However, the closure was temporary and could be reopened following evaluation of the violations.
“Actually it’s not a closure, but a temporary cessation of operations to carry out an investigation into the incident until BGN issues a new operational letter,” said Putri to detikBali on Friday (6 March 2026).
Putri revealed that after discrepancies and compliance issues in the SPPG’s provision of meals, partners and the foundation conducted an investigation.
After everything was completed, the relevant parties went to BGN to submit the investigation results and hoped BGN would issue an order allowing them to resume operations.
“Mitra and the foundation have gone to BGN with all investigation results and other documents so that operations can resume. And SPPG Manggeasi has been operating again since 4 March 2026,” she explained.
BGN stated that currently there are 24 thousand Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) already operating. But as of 3 March 2026, 43 SPPGs were closed.
BGN Head Dadan Hindayana ensured that any SPPG found with discrepancies in operational or food safety aspects would be evaluated and temporarily halted until repairs.
“The principle is not just about stopping, but ensuring the quality and safety of the service. Once it meets standards again, of course we will allow it to operate,” he told Antara.
The BGN urged beneficiaries or the parents of beneficiaries who feel the MBG they received is not suitable have the right to demand immediate quality improvements from the respective SPPGs.
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