74 Students Poisoned After Eating MBG, Nutrition Kitchen In Agam Temporarily Stopped

The Governor of West Sumatra (West Sumatra) Mahyeldi was interviewed in Padang, Thursday (2/10/2025). BETWEEN/Muhammad Zulfikar

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi ensured that the kitchen operation of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Nagari Kampung Tangah, Lubuk Basung District, Agam Regency, was temporarily suspended following allegations of mass poisoning that befell dozens of students.

"We have temporarily suspended the operations of the SPPG kitchen," said Mahyeldi in a coordination meeting on the implementation of free nutritious food (MBG) in Padang City, Antara, Thursday, October 2.

The policy was taken after 74 students were reported to have symptoms of poisoning after eating MBG dishes in Agam Regency on Wednesday. According to Mahyeldi, this temporary suspension is an anticipatory step for the government to prevent further impact.

The Task Force for the Acceleration of the Implementation of MBG was immediately dispatched to conduct an investigation regarding the cause of the alleged poisoning. Mahyeldi said that he had received a temporary report from the Regent of Agam regarding the handling of victims, including steps to refer students to hospitals and health centers.

"The regional government together with the Task Force will immediately evaluate the implementation of MBG in each region so that similar cases do not happen again. President Prabowo's flagship program must run well and safely," he said.

Meanwhile, the Regional Secretary of Agam Regency Muhammad Lutfi Ar said that as of Thursday there were still 28 victims who were treated intensively in three health service centers. They consist of students, teachers, and the families of students from Nagari Manggopoh and Kampung Tangah.