Ex-Official Congratulates New Agency Head While Facing Corruption Charges

Former National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Deputy Head Sony Sonjaya has sent a public message of congratulations to the agency's new head, Nanik S Deyang. The message, shared via Sonjaya's personal Instagram account on Wednesday evening, coincided with the Attorney General's Office naming him a suspect in a corruption case.

Sonjaya posted a handwritten note on Instagram, extending his felicitations to Deyang on her new role and expressing gratitude for a "beautiful gift" she had apparently given him, though the specifics of the gift were not detailed. The note was accompanied by a caption where Sonjaya conveyed his joy for his friend and colleague's appointment to a higher position.

"It is a joy to see a good friend and colleague receive a greater mandate to serve the nation. Congratulations on your new position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency. May you always be granted health, strength, and ease in carrying out your duties. Continue to be a person who brings benefit to many people. The best prayers always accompany every step of service for Indonesia," Sonjaya wrote on Instagram. He also wished Deyang good health and success in her new responsibilities.

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Congratulations on your new position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency. May you always be granted health, strength, and ease in carrying out your duties. Continue to be a person who brings benefit to many people. The best prayers always accompany every step of service for Indonesia.