Cilacap officials deny fictitious nutrition kitchens, cite ongoing construction

Local officials in Cilacap have refuted allegations of fictitious kitchens for the "Makan Bergizi Gratis" (MBG) nutrition program. Yuda Prasetyo, Coordinator of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) for Cilacap Regency, clarified that the sites in question are not fictitious but are currently undergoing construction. He explained that the term "fictitious" is inappropriate because all listed sites are documented and in the process of being prepared for operation. Prasetyo stated that some sites are located in remote areas of western Cilacap, but none are situated in forests or, crucially, in cemeteries, contrary to some reports. The SPPG in Cilacap has approximately 300 registered sites, with over 220 already operational and 114 still under development. While acknowledging that some construction projects have exceeded the 45-day target set by the National Nutrition Agency, Prasetyo cited potential administrative and technical delays. He confirmed that the sites still under construction are spread across all 24 sub-districts of Cilacap Regency.

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If what he meant by 100 fictitious SPPGs are not fictitious SPPGs, but SPPGs that are still in the process of preparing construction.