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Indonesia Nutrition Agency Suspends Units for Buying Below Gov't Price

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has suspended many nutrition service units (SPPG) for purchasing raw materials below government-set prices.
  • BGN Director Tengku Syahdana confirmed that SPPGs found violating these price regulations will face warnings and potential suspension.
  • The agency is working to improve supply chain management and ensure fair economic practices across regions, though specific numbers of suspended SPPGs were not available.

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has acknowledged suspending numerous nutrition service units (SPPG) for failing to adhere to government-set prices when buying raw materials from farmers and breeders. Tengku Syahdana, BGN's Director of Community Empowerment and Participation, stated that SPPGs found purchasing below the government's reference price (HAP) will initially receive a warning. Repeated violations will lead to suspension.

Many, many.

— Tengku SyahdanaWhen asked by reporters about whether any SPPGs had been warned or suspended for not purchasing raw materials according to the government's reference price (HAP).

Syahdana confirmed that such disciplinary actions have already been taken against several SPPGs. "Many, many," he said when asked about the number of units warned or suspended. The agency aims to manage the supply chain effectively to promote equitable economic growth and support the grassroots economy nationwide. However, Syahdana could not provide an exact figure for the number of SPPGs sanctioned.

During a coordination meeting on local raw material procurement for the Free Nutrition Program (MBG) in Semarang, Syahdana addressed complaints from livestock groups about egg purchases below the HAP. He assured that BGN is actively rectifying the MBG's governance. "If there are SPPGs that are stubborn, please come directly to me. I have been instructed by Ibu Nanik (Head of BGN) to directly intervene with SPPGs that are monopolizing, have potential mark-ups, and so on," he stated.

If there are SPPGs that are stubborn, please come directly to me. I have been instructed by Ibu Nanik (Head of BGN) to directly intervene with SPPGs that are monopolizing, have potential mark-ups, and so on.

— Tengku SyahdanaResponding to farmer complaints about egg purchases below the HAP and assuring intervention against monopolistic practices.

Syahdana also expressed appreciation for public oversight from farmers and cooperatives. "Public oversight, from farmers, from cooperatives, is extraordinary. We will then intervene through KPPG, check directly with the Regional Coordinator, whether it is true or what," he added, indicating a commitment to investigate and address these issues promptly.

Public oversight, from farmers, from cooperatives, is extraordinary. We will then intervene through KPPG, check directly with the Regional Coordinator, whether it is true or what.

— Tengku SyahdanaAppreciating public scrutiny and outlining the process for intervention and verification of SPPG practices.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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