Government Evaluates MBG Programme, 1,789 Kitchens Face Operational Sanctions

JAKARTA — A total of 1,789 Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) remain subject to temporary operational suspension sanctions until 24 April 2026. This number has decreased from a previous peak of 3,000 SPPG. Deputy for Coordination of Food Affordability and Security at the Coordinating Ministry for Food, Nani Hendiarti, stated that the sanctions are intended to encourage improvements in service quality. Problems identified in the field include cases of poisoning and unhygienic facilities. “In 2026, we are focusing on quality enhancement, so through governance improvements. We also see that meeting the intervention targets (MBG programme) must certainly be achieved,” Nani said in Jakarta on Sunday (26/4/2026). “Indeed, there are some (SPPG) that may be difficult (to fix). Well, those need to be consulted. Whether they need to be relocated or how, that needs to be discussed with BGN, of course,” Nani added. The government continues to strengthen the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. One of the steps being prepared is the establishment of a National Command Center. This control centre will be located at the Coordinating Ministry for Food and is targeted to start operating in mid-May 2026. “So, the command centre for (the implementation of the MBG programme) across Indonesia will be at the Coordinating Ministry for Food, planned to be launched, God willing, on 17 May, around that date,” Nani said. The existence of the command centre is directed at strengthening coordination between the central government, regions, and stakeholders. These steps include governance improvements, enhancing the effectiveness of programme benefits, and education on healthy and nutritious food menu choices. These improvements are expected to strengthen the implementation of the MBG programme while reducing the risk of similar incidents in the field.