Thousands of MBG Kitchens Suspended Until May 2026

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily closed or suspended thousands of Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) across various regions in Indonesia. The move follows public feedback, local official reports, surprise inspections (sidak), and monitoring of notable incidents experienced by beneficiaries.

‘From the start of the MBG program on 6 January 2025 until 29 May 2026, out of the total 27,208 SPPG currently operational nationwide, 8,182 have been suspended,’ said Nanik S. Deyang, Deputy Head of BGN’s Public Communication and Investigation Division, in a written statement on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

In Region I, covering Sumatra, out of 5,968 operational SPPGs, 148 remain suspended. Ten were suspended due to notable incidents, while 138 were suspended over infrastructure, organisational management, and nutrition quality issues. A total of 610 previously suspended SPPGs have resumed operations. Thus, Region I has seen a cumulative total of 758 suspensions.

In Region II, covering Java, out of 16,594 operational SPPGs, 1,666 remain suspended. Sixty-one were suspended due to notable incidents, while 1,605 were suspended over infrastructure, management, and nutrition quality issues. Additionally, 1,800 previously suspended units have resumed operations. Thus, Region II has recorded a total of 3,466 suspensions.

In Region III, covering Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua, out of 4,646 operational SPPGs, 399 remain suspended. Twenty-five were suspended due to notable incidents, while 374 were suspended over infrastructure, management, and nutrition quality issues. Meanwhile, 3,559 previously suspended units have resumed operations. Therefore, Region III has a cumulative total of 3,959 suspensions.

Across all regions, a total of 8,182 SPPGs have been suspended at some point. Of these, 5,659 have had their suspensions lifted and resumed operations after meeting the required standards. Meanwhile, 2,213 SPPGs remain suspended for failing to comply with operational guidelines, both in management and infrastructure.

Nanik explained that SPPGs can be suspended for various reasons, such as menus causing digestive issues, diarrhoea, and vomiting; menus not adhering to budget limits of Rp8,000 and Rp10,000; intentional price mark-ups of ingredients; and non-compliance with building layout guidelines.

SPPGs that have not registered for the Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate (SLHS), lack wastewater treatment facilities (IPAL), or fail to provide accommodation for the SPPG head, nutrition supervisors, and financial supervisors can also face suspension. Similarly, those without kitchen equipment meeting guidelines, poor management, conflicts between partners and foundations, or fewer than 15 suppliers are subject to suspension.

Nanik added that the number of suspended SPPGs may increase, as the BGN now requires each unit to distribute MBG to at least 300 beneficiaries from the 3B group (pregnant women, nursing mothers, and toddlers).

‘If an SPPG cannot provide data showing MBG distribution to the 3B group by 2 June 2026, it will face a major suspension (without incentives) and its head will receive a severe warning,’ said the Head of the Inter-Ministerial and Institution Coordination Team for MBG Program Implementation.