Police to be investigated: How many SPPG units does Polri have?

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) currently manages 1,376 Nutritional Service Units (SPPG), making it one of the largest institutional networks supporting the free nutritious meal programme (MBG). The scale of police involvement has drawn attention following the designation of Brigadier General Lalu Muhammad Iwan as a corruption suspect in the programme. National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated in May that of the total 1,376 SPPG units, 736 are already operational, 172 are in the preparation stage, and 468 are still under construction. Speaking at a corn harvest event in Tuban, East Java, Sigit said that once all units are operational, they are projected to serve around 3.44 million beneficiaries and absorb 68,000 workers. He added that every SPPG unit is required to meet food safety and hygiene standards, evidenced by certifications including food handler certificates, hygiene and sanitation eligibility, halal product assurance, and water laboratory testing. Head of the Police Public Relations Division, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, disclosed that Central Java has the highest number of police SPPGs with 149 units, followed by East Java with 131 units, North Sumatra with 117 units, Banten with 63 units, and West Java with 62 units. Isir explained that the construction of these SPPGs is funded through various sources, including police cooperative funds at the regional and district levels, loans from state-owned banks (Himbara), and cooperation with the Kemala Bhayangkari Foundation. Data from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) as of 8 June 2026 shows there are 29,991 SPPGs across 38 provinces, meaning the police-managed units account for approximately 4.6 per cent of the national total, demonstrating a significant contribution by the police force in expanding the reach of the free nutritious meal programme.