The Indonesian Attorney General’s Office (Kejaksaan Agung/Kejagung) has officially named the head of a vendor company, identified as the director of PT Solar Panel Indonesia, a suspect in the ongoing corruption investigation involving the procurement of electric motorcycles for the Ministry of Transportation’s “Mandiri Berdaya Guna” (MBG) program. This escalation marks a significant step in … Read more
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
The Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) has officially denied circulating reports that the Indonesian government is halting the “Makan Bergizi Gratis” (MBG) program, labeling such claims as misinformation. Despite rumors suggesting that President Prabowo Subianto has moved to cancel the flagship nutrition initiative, the agency maintains that the program remains a central pillar of the administration’s … Read more
JAKARTA — As the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) continues to face significant downward pressure, Indonesia’s leadership is signaling a stance of fiscal confidence, dismissing the need for government intervention to stabilize the equity markets. Despite a sharp selloff that has rattled investor sentiment, the Ministry of Finance maintains that the nation’s underlying economic drivers remain … 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
Indonesia Suspends Nine School Nutrition Programs Over Unapproved Coconut Servings Jakarta – The Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN), Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency, has temporarily suspended operations at nine Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) – school-based nutrition service units – in Gresik Regency, East Java, following reports they served whole coconuts as part of the Makan Bergizi … Read more
Indonesia Suspends Nutrition Program Sites After Coconut Serving Controversy Jakarta – Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN), Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency, has temporarily suspended operations at nine Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) – Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units – in Gresik Regency, East Java. The action follows reports that these units served whole coconuts as part of the … Read more
Indonesia Boosts Nutrition Education Through Social Media Initiative Palembang, Indonesia – In a move aimed at improving public health and transparency, the Indonesian National Agency for Nutrition (BGN) is mandating that all Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) utilize social media platforms to disseminate information about balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits. The directive, announced on Saturday, … Read more
Indonesia Launches Free Vocational Training Program for Young Workers The Indonesian government has officially launched a nationwide vocational training program aimed at bridging the skills gap between education and the demands of the labor market. The initiative, dubbed Pelatihan Vokasi Nasional 2026, will provide free training to an estimated 70,000 graduates from senior and vocational … Read more
Jakarta – A recent controversy surrounding the funding of Indonesia’s planned free nutritious meal program for schoolchildren has been clarified by key government and parliamentary figures. Said Abdullah, Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ (DPR) Budgetary Committee (Banggar), has affirmed that the program’s funding, drawn from the national education budget, was approved by both … Read more