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Indonesian Nutrition Agency Head Removed Amid Allegations of Program Fund Trading

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Dadan Hindayana has been removed as the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and replaced by Nanik Suryati Dayang.
  • Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman suggested Hindayana's dismissal was likely due to alleged involvement in the trading of "kitchen points" for the government's "Nutritious Meal" program.
  • President Prabowo Subianto reportedly wants the program to be executed flawlessly and without any deviation, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

Dadan Hindayana has been dismissed from his position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), with Nanik Suryati Dayang, the former Deputy Head, taking over the role. Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman indicated that Hindayana's removal may be linked to alleged illicit trading activities related to the "Nutritious Meal" program.

Yes, I also received information like that.

— Dudung AbdurachmanConfirming his awareness of the alleged trading of 'kitchen points' that may have led to Dadan Hindayana's dismissal.

Abdurachman confirmed he had received information suggesting Hindayana's involvement in the alleged "kitchen point" trading. He stated that President Prabowo Subianto had been aware of issues within the BGN for some time from various sources. The President's priority is for the "Nutritious Meal" program to be implemented perfectly, ensuring public funds are used responsibly.

The President wants perfection, that none of this happens, that there is no deviation from his program, because it is the people's money that must be accounted for to the people.

— Dudung AbdurachmanExplaining President Prabowo Subianto's desire for the 'Nutritious Meal' program to be executed flawlessly and transparently.

According to Abdurachman, Hindayana's dismissal is a necessary step to improve the BGN's transparency and accountability. The President is keen to prevent corruption and ensure that the program serves the public interest without benefiting individuals or specific groups. This action underscores the administration's commitment to upholding integrity in government programs.

There is no deviation, no one benefits personally, in groups or factions, but the President truly wants this for the benefit of the people.

— Dudung AbdurachmanEmphasizing the President's commitment to ensuring the program serves the public interest and prevents corruption.
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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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