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Presidential Palace explains supervisory board formation for National Nutrition Agency

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Presidential Palace clarified plans for a supervisory board within the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).
  • This board was proposed after Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned as Head of BGN to lead the supervisory body for the free nutritious meal program.
  • The supervisory board was part of the original BGN organizational design, though not explicitly detailed in the Presidential Regulation.

The Indonesian Presidential Palace has provided clarification regarding the planned establishment of a supervisory board within the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). This initiative gained attention following the resignation of Nanik Sudaryati Deyang from her position as Head of BGN. Deyang is slated to lead the supervisory board overseeing the government's free nutritious meal (MBG) program.

Actually, in the organizational design of BGN, there is what is called a supervisory board.

— Prasetyo HadiMinister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi explaining the existence of a supervisory board in the BGN's organizational plans.

Menteri Sekretaris Negara (Minister of State Secretary) Prasetyo Hadi stated that the concept of a supervisory board was indeed envisioned in the initial organizational design of the BGN. "Actually, in the organizational design of BGN, there is what is called a supervisory board," Hadi said at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

The organizational structure of BGN is primarily governed by Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2024. This regulation, signed during the final period of President Joko Widodo's administration, outlines the leadership structure as comprising a steering committee, a head, and a deputy head. Notably, a specific "supervisory board" was not explicitly detailed within this regulation's organizational chart.

With her experience, Mr. President feels Mrs. Nanik can still provide optimal contribution in a different role.

— Prasetyo HadiMinister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi on why Nanik Sudaryati Deyang was chosen to lead the supervisory board.

However, Hadi confirmed that Nanik S. Deyang is expected to chair this supervisory board, leveraging her extensive experience and knowledge of the BGN. Deyang previously served as the deputy head before her appointment as head in June 2026. President Prabowo Subianto reportedly believes her background makes her well-suited for the oversight role. Deyang herself announced her resignation, citing a need to focus on heart treatment, and mentioned that the President had asked her to take on the supervisory role, which she felt she could manage alongside her medical care.

The important thing is it is not related to handling money, I swear acute trauma.

— Nanik Sudaryati DeyangNanik Sudaryati Deyang explaining her ability to fulfill the supervisory role while undergoing medical treatment.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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