Indonesian authorities are currently evaluating the implications of testimony provided by Sony Sanjaya regarding the alleged corruption scandal involving the Makanan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program. While reports of a list containing 26 names allegedly linked to the case have circulated, government officials have emphasized that any individual—regardless of their position in the executive, legislative, or … Read more
In a significant shift within the administrative structure of the Indonesian government, President Prabowo Subianto has moved to replace Dadan Hindayana as the head of the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional or BGN). The decision to remove Dadan Hindayana from the leadership position marks a notable adjustment in the administration’s high-level personnel, particularly as … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has reported significant budgetary savings resulting from a temporary suspension of its free nutritious meal program (MBG) during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period. BGN Head Dadan Hindayana claims the agency saved approximately 5 trillion Indonesian Rupiah (roughly $31.2 million USD as of March 17, 2026) by halting … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government is defending a substantial financial commitment to local nutrition programs, allocating approximately 6 million Indonesian Rupiah (roughly $385 USD as of February 25, 2026) per day to 24,000 Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units across the archipelago. This initiative, designed to bolster the national program for providing nutritious food, … Read more