Hoax! Purbaya Challenges Luhut on Transparency of MBG Programme

Jakarta (ANTARA/JACX) – A video post on the social media platform Facebook claims that Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has challenged Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan to open up transparency regarding the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.

The post states that Purbaya is requesting Luhut to publicly explain the number of MBG kitchens as well as the budget details per kitchen so that the public can understand the use of funds for the programme.

Here is the narrative in the post:

“IT’S HEATING UP GUYS, FINANCE MINISTER PURBAYA CHALLENGES LUHUT

Finance Minister PURBAYA firmly tells Luhut Pandjaitan, the Finance Minister states that if you want MBG to continue, why don’t you, sir, give an open statement to the public: how many MBG kitchens are there, how much budget per kitchen, so it’s clear about the money, if it’s really not corrupted. What do you think, guys??”

However, did Purbaya challenge Luhut on transparency for the MBG programme?

Explanation:

Based on investigations, no information or official statements from the government or credible media have been found claiming that Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa challenged Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan regarding transparency of the MBG programme.

Search results using Google Lens indicate that the image in the post is identical to this news report concerning the issue of relations between Purbaya and Luhut during the cabinet session in October 2025.

In its original context, Purbaya provided clarification that the absence of interaction during the session was not due to conflict, but rather because of distant seating positions. He also emphasised that his relationship with Luhut remains good and professional.

To date, there is no evidence that the Finance Minister has ever issued an open challenge to Luhut regarding transparency of the MBG programme.

Therefore, the claim that Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa challenged Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on transparency of the MBG programme is untrue information or a hoax.

Rating: Purbaya Challenges Luhut on Transparency of MBG Programme

Claim: Hoax

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