Principal in Cilegon Denies Violating Regulations Amid Allegations Over Free Nutritious Meal Programme Management
The Principal of SMP Negeri 8 Cilegon, Yosie Kristin Pandriyani, has admitted to managing the kitchen for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme, also known as SPPG, following a report made to the Regional Civil Service and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM). Yosie stated that he was granted a power of attorney to manage the SPPG Bendungan in Cilegon, Banten.
“In terms of management, I do indeed hold a power of attorney from the foundation to manage it. I have been granted that authority,” Yosie said when confirming the matter to journalists on Monday (5/10/2026).
Yosie also confirmed the dismissal of one of the MBG kitchen volunteers. “Personally, I may apologise for signing the dismissal. Why did I dare to sign? Because I was indeed given the authority in the management process,” he remarked.
Although his name does not appear in the deed of the Putra Arya Alfarez Foundation, the institution managing the SPPG, he noted that the management of SPPG Bendungan was entrusted to him via a power of attorney.
“My name is not in the foundation’s deed because it is not listed there, but I was given the power and a power of attorney to manage SPPG Bendungan,” he explained.
Regarding the report of alleged civil servant (ASN) disciplinary violations, Yosie denied breaking any rules. He asserted that his authority in managing the SPPG does not contravene Government Regulation (PP) Number 94 of 2021 concerning Civil Servant Discipline.
“According to PP 94 on Civil Servant Discipline, I have not violated any rules. The technical guidelines of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) also state as much,” he said.
Regarding the dismissal of the MBG kitchen volunteer, Yosie stated that the decision was made following evaluations and several departmental rotations. The individual, identified as Soni, had reportedly worked in distribution, security, portioning, and dishwashing.
“The first warning (SP1) was issued verbally. The second warning (SP2) was issued by our new KSPPG due to personnel changes. Subsequently, the third warning (SP3) led directly to the dismissal,” he said.
Yosie mentioned that Soni had only worked for 94 days during the kitchen’s 135-day operational period. He noted that attendance records were a primary consideration for the dismissal.
“According to the Assistant Manager and other volunteers, Soni’s attendance was below standard. That is why we made the decision,” he added.
Yosie stated that Soni still has the opportunity to meet with the foundation if he objects to the decision. He added that the matter has been clarified with the Head of the Cilegon City Education and Culture Office (Dindikbud) and relevant officials.
“I have already been summoned by the Head of Office and Mr. Suhanda, the Head of Division. We have clarified the matter,” he said.
Previously, the legal counsel for the dismissed volunteer reported Yosie to the Cilegon City BKPSDM. The report questioned Yosie’s alleged involvement in managing the MBG kitchen and his signing of the dismissal letter on behalf of the Putra Arya Alfarez Foundation.
The Head of Cilegon City BKPSDM, Joko Purwanto, confirmed that the report has been received and forwarded to the Education and Culture Office for further follow-up.