President Orders Deputy Head of National Nutrition Agency's Investigation Division to Rectify Substandard Kitchens/SPPG
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed that kitchens or Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) not complying with technical guidelines (juknis) be rectified. This was stated by Prabowo while greeting Nanik S Deyang, Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) for Public Communication and Investigation, following a working meeting with members of the Red and White Cabinet, Echelon I Ministry and Agency officials, and state-owned enterprise directors.
“ The President has ordered that poor-quality kitchens or those not following the juknis be rectified,” said Nanik on Wednesday (8/4).
Nanik also reported to the President that she continues to suspend or temporarily close SPPGs not complying with juknis, which cause extraordinary incidents (KLB), including cases where partners engage in markups on raw material prices, supplier monopolies, and others.
“ Good, continue it,” said the President while giving a thumbs up, as imitated by Nanik.
In addition to ordering the regulation of SPPGs, the President also requested that the provision of MBG be directed to beneficiaries who truly need nutritional improvement.
“ So, for children of affluent families, they do not need MBG because their parents can already provide good nutritious food at home,” explained Nanik, adding that she will form a team to screen MBG recipients to ensure they are on target and not wasteful.
The President also emphasised that the implementation of MBG should not be forced, especially for affluent community groups or schools that state they do not need the programme; they should not be compelled to accept it.
“ The President conveyed that this programme must not be forced. MBG should be focused on children who truly need nutritional improvement,” explained Nanik.
According to Nanik, a needs-based approach is key to making this programme truly effective in improving community nutrition quality, especially for vulnerable groups.
“ We want to ensure MBG is on target and has a real impact. Therefore, supervision and evaluation will continue to be strengthened so that this programme runs optimally,” concluded Nanik.