Publicly Peopled, the New BGN Boss Plans to Involve the KPK to Watch the MBG Corruption Gap

JAKARTA - The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) proposes the preparation of an action plan with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to monitor corruption gaps in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program.

The Head of BGN, Dadan Hindayana, conveyed this in response to the recommendation of potential corruption in the MBG Program from the KPK contained in the 2025 Annual Report Attachment at the KPK Monitoring Directorate.

"We will propose the preparation of a joint action plan between BGN and the KPK, as well as joint monitoring for each stage of progress," said Dadan as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 21.

Dadan appreciated and seriously noted the report from the KPK and will explore the gaps in his institution for improving the quality and governance of the MBG Program.

"This is a very important statement to note. We will delve together so that we can close the gaps that have the potential to be weaknesses in the system owned by BGN," he said.

Previously, the KPK revealed eight potential corruption in the implementation of the MBG program. First, the implementation regulation was considered inadequate, especially in regulating governance from planning to cross-ministerial/institutional and regional government supervision.

Second, the government's assistance mechanism is considered risky for extending the bureaucratic chain, opening up opportunities for rent practices, and reducing the portion of the food budget due to cuts in operating costs and rent.

Third, the approach that is too centralized with the National Nutrition Agency as the main actor is considered to have the potential to marginalize the role of local governments and weaken the supervision mechanism.

Fourth, there is a potential for conflict of interest in determining the nutrition fulfillment service unit (SPPG) or kitchen partners due to centralized authority and unclear standard operating procedures (SOP).

Fifth, transparency and accountability are still weak, especially in the verification and validation process of partners, determining the location of kitchens, and financial reporting.

Sixth, a number of kitchens were reported to have not met the technical standards of the SPPG, which could potentially have an impact on food safety, including cases of food poisoning.

Seventh, food safety supervision is considered not optimal, because of the minimal involvement of the Health Office and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).

Eighth, there is no measurable indicator of the success of the program, both in the short and long term, and no initial measurement (baseline) has been carried out on the nutritional status and achievements of the beneficiaries.