Prabowo Warns SPPG Partners: Food Programmes are Highly Vulnerable to Corruption
President Prabowo Subiability has warned partners of the Nutritional Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) to execute the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme effectively and to ensure it does not become a vehicle for personal enrichment. This statement was made during the National Consolidation of the MBG Programme, initiated by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) at the Sentul International Convention Centre (SICC), Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
President Prabowo jokingly suggested that any dishonest SPPG partners should return to the right path and admit if they have committed errors in the implementation of the MBG. “Food is a sacred issue. Food for the poor must not become a means to enrich certain individuals. Food is the easiest thing to corrupt,” said President Prabowo.
He noted that the MBG programme plays a vital role in ensuring nutritional intake for Indonesian children and preventing malnutrition, which is a primary factor in stunting. The programme’s implementation is driven by the fact that several regions still face high rates of malnutrition, with the President highlighting areas where over 20 per cent, approaching 30 per cent, of children suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
He stated that the government is continuously monitoring the implementation of the MBG, and suggested that the involvement of personnel from the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) could be increased to ensure this priority programme runs smoothly.
“We must strengthen law enforcement. Because I do not want the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) to be insulted, and I do not want the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to be disrespected. I do not want the people’s money to be stolen, and there will be no exceptions,” said the President.
On this occasion, he also emphasised that the MBG, managed by the BGN, is a mandate that must be carried out with full responsibility to ensure benefits reach the community. “Providing food is a noble task for us and it must succeed; it will succeed, and you are an important part of it. But, if you do not want to work well, you must step aside. If you do not want to work well, please step aside. The people’s interests must be above all else,” Prabowo added.
Furthermore, the Head of State expressed his appreciation to all officers and SPPG partners who have implemented the MBG programme, including those working in areas with significant geographical challenges and those in remote regions.