Prabowo Slams MBG Programme Corruptors as 'Barbaric'

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his determination to continue the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The commitment was conveyed by Prabowo during his speech at the Annual Session of the MPR and the Joint Session of the DPR and DPD in the context of the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at the Nusantara Building, Senayan Parliament Complex, Central Jakarta, Friday (14/8/2026).

“I am determined to continue the MBG programme, but with improvements and efficiency,” he said.

On that occasion, Prabowo shared his assessment of those who corrupt the MBG programme. As is known, the Attorney General’s Office has arrested a number of people, including former head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana, in connection with alleged corruption in the MBG programme at BGN during 2025-2026.

“I consider those who would steal from food meant for children to be barbaric people, people who do not deserve our respect. In my view, this has completely lost any sense of humanity,” said Prabowo.