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Semarang KPPG Tightens Oversight on Subsidized Product Use in 2,400 Meal Kitchens

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The KPPG Semarang office will tighten supervision over the use of subsidized goods in 2,400 Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) kitchens.
  • This measure follows instructions from the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sudaryono.
  • While no cases of misuse have been found yet, kitchens are encouraged to use non-subsidized alternatives like CNG gas.

The Kantor Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (KPPG) Semarang office is set to enhance its oversight of subsidized product usage within the 2,400 Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) kitchens it supports across Central Java. This move comes in response to directives from Sudaryono, the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

Bagus Anindito, Head of the General Affairs Sub-division at KPPG Semarang, stated on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) that while no instances of MBG kitchens utilizing subsidized commodities like 3-kilogram LPG cylinders or Minyakita cooking oil have been detected, the monitoring will be intensified.

We have not yet found cases of MBG kitchens using subsidized commodities like 3-kilogram LPG gas and Minyakita, but we will tighten supervision.

— Bagus AninditoHead of General Affairs Sub-division at KPPG Semarang, commenting on the intensified monitoring of subsidized product use.

Currently, the 2,400 MBG kitchens under KPPG Semarang's purview, spread across 20 regencies and cities in Central Java, are reported to be adhering to regulations in their food preparation processes. Many are already opting for non-subsidized alternatives, with some utilizing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) which is reportedly more cost-effective.

KPPG Semarang is committed to ensuring that government-subsidized products are used appropriately and efficiently, supporting the nutritional needs of the community without compromising program integrity. The intensified supervision aims to prevent any potential misuse and ensure the sustainability of the MBG program.

Some MBG kitchens use CNG gas, which is reportedly cheaper.

— Bagus AninditoHead of General Affairs Sub-division at KPPG Semarang, noting alternative fuel sources used by kitchens.
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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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