Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency Agustina Arumsari announced a temporary halt to the Free Nutritious Meals program during school holidays. The move aims to audit all Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units.
Agustina Arumsari conveyed the plan at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta on Monday, June 15, 2026. BGN will use the holiday period to improve governance, recipient data, and human resources.
The agency is also open to removing high school students from the recipient list, especially those from affluent families or elite schools. This step could reduce the number of recipients by up to 8 million people.
In addition, BGN prohibits its employees from owning SPPG kitchens to avoid conflicts of interest. Kitchen incentives will be adjusted based on the number of recipients and food quality.
The government will evaluate the program budget, originally Rp268 trillion in 2026, for further efficiency.
