SEMARANG - Deputy Governor of Central Java Taj Yasin Maimoen asked the public to report if they found a nutrition fulfillment service unit (SPPG) that was problematic or did not carry out their duties well.
"To the public, continue to report (if there are findings) to prevent extraordinary events," said Gus Yasin, his nickname, in Semarang, Tuesday, March 3, reported by ANTARA.
He said this after the Coordination Meeting for the Implementation of the MBG Program in Central Java which took place at the Gradhika Bhakti Praja Building, Semarang.
Currently, the operations of 22 SPPG in Central Java have been temporarily stopped by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) due to various problems.
Dozens of SPPGs affected by the temporary dismissal policy, including the Giyanti SPPG in Temanggung, the Tanon Gading SPPG in Sragen, and the Bajarharjo Cikakak SPPG in Brebes.
Gus Yasin who is also the Chairman of the Central Java MBG Task Force, explained that the closure of the SPPG was the authority of the BGN, it could be because the menu was not worthy and the MBG price was not in accordance with the budget that had been allocated.
"Yes, it (temporary suspension) is a decision from the ministry. So, if it is closed, this is a follow-up to what the community has said," he said.
Therefore, he asked all SPPGs to be serious while managing the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program so that no mass poisoning occurs, as well as other problems in 35 districts/cities.
Based on BGN data, Central Java Province is also the highest SPPG operational region with a total of 3,826 units, while from January to February 2026, funds of Rp. 6 trillion have been supplied in Central Java.
"From January to today in Central Java it was approximately Rp6 trillion from BGN which was disbursed through SPPG, because one SPPG receives Rp1 billion per month," said BGN Head Dadan Hindayana.
He admitted that the operations of 22 SPPG were temporarily stopped, until the results of the investigation and evaluation were awaited.
The temporary suspension of SPPG operations, he said, could be due to the poor quality of the menu, the wastewater treatment plant (ipal) has not been built, to not applying for a Certificate of Hygiene Hygiene (SLHS).
He asked the MBG task force and regional leaders, especially in Central Java, to monitor each SPPG.
"We ask you to monitor and evaluate the MBG task force and the local government to improve the quality of the SPPG," he said.
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