KPK Chair in Intensive Communication with Nanik on MBG Programme Improvements

KPK Chair Setyo Budiyanto stated that his office is in continuous communication with the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Nanik Sudaryati Deyang. This communication is aimed at implementing systemic improvements within the MBG programme.

“In terms of direct coordination, they have communicated and the points have been conveyed. This means that the most important aspect is the system that must be changed. Everything must be transparent, and all parties must be involved,” said Setyo at the LAN RI building, Jakarta, on Wednesday (17/6/202<0xA0>6).

Regarding the KPK’s ongoing investigation into the MBG programme, Setyo suggested monitoring the progress of the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung), which is investigating a similar case. Setyo noted that coordination can be conducted if necessary.

“Much has been done by the Attorney General’s Office; we will see the developments in due course. If coordination is required, it will be carried out,” he remarked.

The KPK has already coordinated with the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) regarding its investigation into the MBG programme. To date, there has been no direct communication with the Attorney General’s Office regarding this specific investigation.

“Once the examination has reached its maximum extent, we will proceed, as I have previously coordinated with the Head of BPKP regarding the preceding processes,” he added.

Previously, the KPK revealed that it is conducting an investigation into cases within the MBG programme. However, the KPK will determine the next steps, as the Attorney General’s Office is investigating the same matter.

“It is true, I have stated that we do have an investigation underway, but since other law enforcement agencies have elevated the process to the investigation stage, statutory regulations prohibit dual investigations,” said the Acting Director of Investigations at the KPK, Taufik Ahmad Husein, at the KPK building, Kuningan, Jakarta, on Monday (8/6).

The KPK will determine its follow-up actions through an exposure meeting (gelar perkara). Taufik noted that coordination will follow, including the possibility of transferring the case to the Attorney General’s Office.

“We will certainly assess the synergy and how we will develop the investigation process, including whether data will be handed over to the Attorney General’s Office. We will await the results of the exposure meeting and the decision made by the leadership,” he concluded.