Zulhas Reveals Fate of 13,000 SPPG Deemed Wasteful, Some Prioritised

Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan, known as Zulhas, has revealed the fate of 13,000 Nutritional Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) that previously came under scrutiny for being deemed wasteful of the budget. The government is dividing the handling of these thousands of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) kitchen points based on regional priority levels.

Zulhas stated that the government will categorise the 13,000 SPPG points into two main categories. Priority is given to underdeveloped regions and areas with high stunting rates or those classified as red zones based on government mapping. Regions such as Papua, Papua Pegunungan, and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are the government’s primary focus. The handling of SPPG in these areas is targeted for completion within one month.

Zulhas explained that the government will first address SPPG located in underdeveloped regions and areas with high stunting levels. According to him, regions categorised as red zones will receive priority in resolving the issues of the 13,000 MBG kitchens. “What is their fate? We divide it into two, the underdeveloped regions, those described by Mr. Dar (Head of BGN) and the Minister of Health as having high stunting, if on the map it’s a red zone, that is the priority. For example, Papua Pegunungan, NTT, the Papuas and NTT. We will resolve this within a month,” Zulhas said during a press conference at his office in Central Jakarta, Wednesday (29/7/2026).

The government will not immediately resolve all 13,000 points simultaneously. For the majority of the other SPPG points, the government requires more time to determine the appropriate steps for resolution. Regions included in the next phase of handling include Sumatra and Java. The government estimates the process for these areas will take approximately two months. “Of the 13,000 (SPPG points), that is part of it. The majority, we need time to study, it will take two months. There are those in Sumatra, in Java,” Zulhas revealed, adding that the government still needs time to study the issues occurring at the remaining points and find the right solution.