Prabowo to Swear In New Nutrition Agency Leaders Amid Corruption Probe

President Prabowo Subianto is set to inaugurate three new leaders for Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) on Monday, June 8, 2026. The appointments come after the agency's previous top officials were named suspects in a corruption case concerning the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) project.

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Yes, the plan is for the (inauguration of the leaders) of BGN.

The new leadership includes Nanik Sudaryati Deyang as Head of BGN, with Agustina Arumsari and Major General TNI Trenggono as her deputies. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the inauguration, noting that the new appointees were selected on June 2, 2026.

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She is one of the quite, if I may say so, very strict, very firm.

Prasetyo explained that President Prabowo gave the new leaders several days to focus on improving the agency's processes. He highlighted Nanik's extensive experience as deputy head of BGN as a key factor in her selection. "She has had enough time to understand all processes and activities within the National Nutrition Agency," Prasetyo stated, adding that Nanik is known for being "very strict, very firm" and disciplined in maintaining operational standards.

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to make improvements and rectifications as soon as possible.

This firm approach is seen as crucial for addressing the issues within the MBG project and ensuring the quality of free nutritious meals. The inauguration of the BGN leadership will coincide with President Prabowo's reception of letters of credence from 17 candidate ambassadors from friendly countries, planned for efficiency on the same day.

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For efficiency, we plan it to be on the same day. Although the inauguration forum will be different, the inauguration of state officials with the presentation of credentials from the ambassadors of friendly countries.