PDIP Legislator Urges Civil Servant Investigators to Proactively Examine Free Nutritious Meal Poisoning Cases
Nasyirul Falah Amru, a member of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the PDIP faction, known as Gus Falah, has welcomed the move by the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sudaryorkan, to hand over alleged Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) poisoning cases to law enforcement. Gus Falah has urged Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) to proactively delve into the poisoning incidents emerging in various regions.
“Food poisoning incidents experienced by students under the MBG programme continue to recur in various areas. This must not be allowed to happen again, so that the law enforcement process, both criminal and administrative, must be underway to serve as a deterrent,” Gus Falah told reporters on Sunday (6/9/2026).
He referred to Law Number 18 of 2012 concerning Food regarding administrative and criminal sanctions if elements of intent are found. According to him, PPNS can conduct an initial review regarding poisoning incidents suspected to be caused by the MBG programme.
“There are administrative sanctions, including fines, suspension of permits, and compensation for actions resulting in MBG poisoning, as well as criminal sanctions if there is an element of intent. Beyond the provisions in the new Criminal Code, there are also sanctions under the Consumer Protection Law,” he said.
Furthermore, the PDIP Commission III Group Coordinator requested that health-sector PPNS move swiftly to follow up on these various incidents.
“Therefore, it is best that health-sector PPNS, including PPNS from the Ministry of Health and PPNS from BPOM (Indonesian Food and Drug Authority), proactively conduct an initial review of these poisoning incidents so that sanctions can be imposed. Dozens of MBG poisoning incidents have occurred, so we request that health-sector Civil Servant Investigators act quickly,” said Gus Falah.
Previously, the Head of the National Nutrition Agency, Sudaryono, confirmed that authorities are investigating the Food Service Provider Units (SPPG) suspected of causing MBG poisoning.
“So, whether it becomes a criminal matter or not depends on the results of the investigation by law enforcement,” Sudaryono said following a Working Meeting with Commission IX of the DPR in Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday (3/9).
He mentioned that several kitchens responsible for the MBG poisoning are being investigated by the police. According to him, some cases have already proceeded to the investigation stage.
“So far, based on reports we have received from the police, several kitchen sites that caused health disturbances and food poisoning are being investigated, and some have moved to the investigation stage,” said Sudaryono.
“Whether there are suspects or not, we leave that to the results of the investigation or inquiry by law enforcement officers in the field. That is the situation,” he added.