Indonesian Palace: Nutrition Agency shake-up won't affect free meal program

Indonesia's Presidential Palace has asserted that recent changes in the leadership of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will not impede the implementation of the flagship free school meal program. President Prabowo Subianto announced the reshuffle of the agency's leadership on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi confirmed that public services remain the top priority during this leadership transition. He urged all BGN units to continue their duties as usual, stating, "The government will continue to ensure that throughout the evaluation process we are carrying out, all BGN programs continue to run as they should. Public services must not be disrupted at all."

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The government will continue to ensure that throughout the evaluation process we are carrying out, all BGN programs continue to run as they should. Public services must not be disrupted at all.

Prasetyo Hadi, a politician from the Gerindra Party, reiterated the government's unwavering commitment to the free meal initiative. "The government once again emphasizes that this leadership change will not disrupt our commitment to implementing the free meal program carried out by BGN," he said.

The Palace stated that the leadership changes are intended to strengthen the organization's performance and accelerate the execution of BGN's priority programs. The new leaders, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, Agustina Arumsari, and Major General TNI Trenggono, have been urged to consolidate internally and enhance coordination with ministries, agencies, and regional governments to ensure the program's smooth operation and maximize its benefits for the Indonesian people.

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The government once again emphasizes that this leadership change will not disrupt our commitment to implementing the free meal program carried out by BGN.