Commission IX of the DPR will call the Head of BGN, ask about the controversy of 25 thousand MBG motorcycles

JAKARTA - Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Neng Eem Marhamah Zulfa, highlighted the serious controversy over the procurement of 25,000 units of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program motorcycle. He stated that Commission IX of the DPR opened the option to call the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to clarify the procurement of 25,000 units of operational electric motorcycles for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.

"The public has the right to know the origin of procurement, allocation, to the source of the budget. To get complete and accurate information, confirming to the BGN is the right step so that the chronology is clear. Don't let there be a prolonged controversy due to lack of openness," Neng Eem told reporters, Thursday, April 9.

Neng Eem emphasized that clarity of information is crucial to curb public speculation that can undermine the credibility of the national strategic program. He emphasized that every rupiah allocated in the MBG program must be accountable to the public.

"The MBG program is a priority of President Prabowo which must be accompanied so that it is free from negative scrutiny that will erode the credibility and quality of the program," he said.

He also reminded that transparency is not merely opening data, but ensuring that the public understands the rationale behind the procurement policy. Given the large amount of budget involved, according to him, public supervision is an important instrument to prevent inefficiency and potential misuse of state funds.

"This MBG program concerns the nutritional needs of the wider community. Budget openness is the key so that the public can help ensure that this program is on target. BGN certainly has a planning basis, but it must be conveyed openly so as not to trigger distrust," said Neng Eem.

The PKB legislator from the West Java District also ensured that Commission IX of the DPR RI would monitor the development of the BMN administrative process and the distribution of the vehicles. "We hope that the official explanation from BGN can clear up the confusion regarding the urgency of using electric motorcycles in the operational distribution of nutrition in various regions," concluded Neng Eem.

It is known that this issue emerged after the Head of BGN stated that out of a total of 25,000 electric motor units ordered in 2025, as many as 21,801 units have not yet been distributed to the Head of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG). Administrative constraints related to the status of State-owned Goods (BMN) are said to be the main reason for the retention of thousands of operational vehicles.