JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that the deepening process is being carried out related to the rampant cases of poisoning due to Free Nutrition Eating (MBG) in various regions.
It is known that thousands of students experienced poisoning or digestive disorders after eating the MBG distributed.
"Yes, the National Police is currently conducting an in-depth investigation," Sigit told reporters, Friday, September 26.
According to him, the ranks of the National Police, especially at the Polda level, have gone directly to the field. In detail and details are being carried out. Thus, the cause behind the poisoning can be known
However, regarding the results of the interim investigation, Sigit has not been able to convey it. It is only stated that in due course it will be explained comprehensively.
"Go down to the field to carry out deepening one by one, of course we will officially inform you later," said Sigit.
Meanwhile, the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will form an MBG investigation team to address the poisoning problem that occurred in various regions.
Conceptually, the investigation team formed by BGN plans to go directly to the MBG poisoning site to speed up the investigation process carried out by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM). They will investigate the kitchens that are suspected of causing large-scale poisoning.
In addition, Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sony Sanjaya emphasized that the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), which has a case of MBG poisoning, will be terminated for a minimum of 14 days.
"The results of laboratory tests (from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency) are an average of 14 days before leaving, so the investigators are also in the process, asking for information, then collecting evidence. After that, then BGN will review it again," said Sony.
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As long as the SPPG stops operating, BGN will evaluate the overall cause of poisoning. After it is certain that the cause and the SPPG have been proven to have made improvements, the operational permit can be re-issued.
"BGN must see first, is it related to the condition of the facility or what? If the facilities have been repaired, then repair, the permit could be issued, but so far it has only been closed, then it will be closed, especially for this September," he explained.
BGN said that as of September 2025 the closed SPPGs were Garut, West Java, one SPPG, Tasikmalaya, West Java, 1 SPPG, and Banggai, South Sulawesi, 1 SPPG. In addition, the latest cases at SPPG Cipongkor, West Bandung, West Java were also temporarily suspended.
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