Indonesian Nutrition Program Kitchens Barred From Using Subsidized Goods

Authorities in West Java, Indonesia, are intensifying oversight of nutrition service units (SPPG) in Cimahi and West Bandung. Ramzi, head of the Bandung Regional Nutrition Service Fulfillment Office (PPG), stated that SPPG kitchens are now forbidden from using subsidized goods. This includes 3kg LPG gas, MinyaKita cooking oil, and SPHP rice, which are intended for public consumption.

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What is certain is that we must oversee every policy from the leadership. So we convey to the Head of SPPG according to the leadership's direction, not to make policies that conflict.

The policy aims to prevent the misuse of subsidized items in the production of meals for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. Ramzi emphasized that SPPG managers are aware of this directive from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head, Sudaryono. He assured that his office routinely reminds SPPG managers through regional and sub-district coordinators to adhere to the established policies.

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Every policy from the leadership (BGN) is stated there, so every head of SPPG must follow things like that.

In Cimahi, 73 SPPG kitchens operate for the MBG program, while West Bandung has 226. Ramzi stressed the importance of enforcing leadership directives and warned against any actions that contradict them. The move signifies a stricter approach to managing resources allocated for the nutrition program.

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We will certainly always remind the Head of SPPG through the regional coordinator or sub-district coordinator in stages, first reminding them not to use things like (subsidized items).