Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Nanik S. Deyang could not hold back his tears when apologizing to the public regarding cases of poisoning of the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) menu.

Not wanting to defend himself, Nanik admitted that BGN was guilty of the health problems of students who consumed MBG.

"Anyway, we admit that we were wrong. We admit that we were wrong about what happened in the food security incident," said Nanik at the BGN Office, Jalan Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, Friday, September 26.

Nanik promised that BGN would tighten supervision of MBG manufacturing procedures distributed by nutritional fulfillment service units (SPPG) or MBG kitchens to students throughout Indonesia.

Nanik again apologized to all the people. Nanik's tears broke out in the midst of his guilt.

"Once again, for my beloved children throughout Indonesia, and also parents, I apologize on behalf of BGN and promise it will never happen again. It will not happen again," said Nanik lirih.

"We will not try hard, now we will not tolerate anyone who violates our SOP," he added.

Based on BGN records, there were at least 70 cases of poisoning and health incidents after consuming MBG until September 25, 2025, with 5,914 people affected.


The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)

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