Residents of Lombok Shocked After Being Reported to Police for Posting Video of Worm-Infested MBG Bread
Two residents of Ketara Village, Pujut Subdistrict, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), have been reported to the police after uploading a video of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) menu allegedly containing worms. The two individuals are Nana alias Baiq Restu Tunggal Kencana and Jamiatul Munawarah.
Jamiatul admitted to being shocked upon receiving a summons from the Specific Criminal Acts Unit (Tipidter) of the Central Lombok Resort Police Criminal Investigation Unit. It is known that the report was filed by an Indonesian Development Driver Bachelor (SPPI) named Alman Putra.
According to Jamiatul, she never mentioned or named any person in the post. Jamiatul emphasised that the upload was solely intended to inform netizens to check the MBG menu because the bread distributed to her child contained worms.
“Yet in that post, there was not even a hint of any agency or person’s name,” said Jamiatul after being questioned at the Central Lombok Resort Police on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
Jamiatul stated that she had no malicious intent towards the partners of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) or the SPPI in question. In fact, she noted that BGN itself encourages the public to report findings of MBG menus that do not meet specifications.
“I posted that as an expression of a mother’s and teacher’s concern for her child. In the end, I posted it as a form of oversight for the kitchen owner to improve and be more careful,” she said.
Jamiatul expressed astonishment at the condition of the MBG menu received by her child. Moreover, she continued, every Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) already has nutritionists tasked with ensuring that every MBG menu is fit for consumption.
“As a mother, my hope is that all the menus distributed are handled with more care. It’s reasonable for me to be worried, right? Every kitchen has nutritionists,” she added.
The Head of Criminal Investigation at Central Lombok Resort Police, AKP Punguan Hutahaean, confirmed the existence of the report and the examination of Jamiatul. Punguan explained that the report was directed at two social media accounts.
“The complainant (Alman) reported two Facebook accounts that posted photos and videos of food that appeared to contain worms,” said Punguan.
He explained that the case is currently under investigation by the Tipidter Unit of the Central Lombok Resort Police Criminal Investigation Unit. Punguan stated that three people have been called in to provide clarification today.
“The investigation status is ongoing, and clarifications are currently being sought regarding the matter,” said Punguan.
Alleged Defamation
It is known that the examination of the two social media account owners from Central Lombok is based on summons letter number: B/677/III/RES.2.5/2026/RESKRIM. They were summoned by investigators from Central Lombok Resort Police regarding allegations of defaming an Indonesian Development Driver Bachelor named Alman Putra as the complainant.
The Coordinator of SPPI in Pujut Subdistrict, Lalu Noval Urbaya, confirmed that Alman Putra is part of SPPI in the area. However, he declined to provide further explanation as he too would be examined as a witness.
“It’s true (he is SPPI). I am also being examined. Waiting for the two (Jamiatul and Baiq Restu) first,” said Noval.