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MBG Kitchens Barred From Using Subsidized Gas, Oil, and Rice; Face Closure if Caught

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kitchens at the MBG Service Unit for Nutritional Fulfillment are prohibited from using subsidized "Gas Melon" LPG, "Minyakita" cooking oil, and subsidized rice.
  • Violators face the risk of their kitchens being shut down.
  • The directive comes from Sudaryono, head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

Kitchens operating under the Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG), also known as the MBG Service Unit for Nutritional Fulfillment, are now forbidden from using subsidized cooking fuels and staples. Sudaryono, the head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), issued a stern warning that facilities caught using "Gas Melon" LPG, "Minyakita" cooking oil, or subsidized rice risk being shut down.

This measure aims to ensure that government-subsidized resources are utilized appropriately and reach their intended beneficiaries. The use of these subsidized goods in non-designated facilities could divert them from households or individuals who rely on them for essential needs.

The directive underscores the government's efforts to regulate the distribution and consumption of subsidized goods, preventing misuse and ensuring their availability for those most in need. The potential closure of kitchens serves as a significant deterrent against non-compliance.

SPPG kitchens are not allowed to use subsidized LPG, rice, or oil for cooking.

— SudaryonoStating the new regulation regarding the use of subsidized cooking materials.
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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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