President Prabowo Emphasizes the Integrity of the Free Nutritious Meal Program: Don't Steal People's Money!

President Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to maintaining the integrity and success of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program. (Photo: Cahyo - Presidential Secretariat Press, Media, and Information Bureau)

BOGOR - President Prabowo Subianto has reiterated his commitment to maintaining the integrity and success of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program. The Head of State ensures that there will be no room for deviation or abuse of trust in the implementation of the national program.

This strong affirmation was conveyed by President Prabowo when attending the 'Building Indonesia's Future Generations Through Nutrition' event at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC), Bogor Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (3/6/2026).

In front of thousands of participants consisting of Indonesian Development Drivers (SPPI), MBG kitchen managers, and program partners, the President revealed the reason behind the reform of a number of program managers. Prabowo admitted that the decision to replace the party who had previously been entrusted was not easy.

In making this big decision, he remembered the deep message from his late father, Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo.

"If one day you are in a state of confusion, or in a state of hesitation, remember, always side with your people," said President Prabowo recalling his father's message.

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President Prabowo explained that the firm decision was taken after he received various reports regarding deficiencies, irregularities, and indications of irregularities in the field. For the President, leadership quality is the main determinant of the success of an organization.

"Good leaders, good organizations. Bad leaders, bad organizations. Especially if the leader is not right, not competent, or not honest," he said.

To ensure that this program runs cleanly, the Head of State stated that he was ready to strengthen the capacity of supervisory institutions and law enforcement officials. He ensured that the state would not hesitate to take very firm legal action.

"I don't want people's money to be stolen. I don't want people's money to be stolen. And there is no, no exception," said President Prabowo in a high tone.

Strategic Role of SPPI and MBG Kitchen Manager

On the same occasion, President Prabowo reminded the importance of the role of SPPI as the vanguard of the success of the MBG program. SPPI graduates have been prepared and mobilized specifically to manage MBG kitchens throughout Indonesia with high dedication.

"We have educated brothers, recruited brothers, mobilized brothers, planted the values of love for the homeland, the values of dedication to the country and the nation, and were given the task of leading and managing these kitchens," added the President.

Prioritize the Interests of the People or Please Resign

Ending his instructions, President Prabowo asked all heads of kitchens and SPPI personnel to tighten supervision in the field. He warned that no one should be involved in dirty practices that could damage public confidence.

"Eating is a noble job for us. And this must succeed, it will succeed, you are an important part. If you don't work well, if you don't really, if you are not loyal and loyal, please step aside. The important thing is the people's interests above all interests," he concluded.

This firm message is a strong signal that the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) Program is not just a program to distribute food for millions of Indonesian children. This program is a big test in building clean, accountable, and people-oriented governance towards a Golden Indonesia.