Mengapa Sejumlah Dapur MBG Berhenti Beroperasi

Overview

A number of MBG (free nutritious food) kitchens (SPPG) across Indonesia reportedly stopped operating temporarily in early-to-mid June 2026. The cancellations were communicated publicly through the kitchens’ TikTok accounts, and were attributed mainly to technical and administrative problems related to government fund disbursement.

Key report highlights

Serang, Kopok-kopo (Banten)

The head of SPPG Sarang Kopo, Kopo Reza Utami, said the halt was caused by technical constraints and claimed the suspension lasted only one day, after which operations resumed.

She did not provide detailed explanations and rejected the claim that the pause was triggered by delayed central fund releases, arguing that TikTok content was intended to prevent administrative misunderstandings.

Central Java (Karang Pucung Suru Sunda 002)

The SPPG apologized after operations were paused on June 4, citing technical issues in disbursing government aid funds from the central nutrition agency.

Nani SD (BGN head) denied the pause was caused by the budget not being disbursed, stating funds had been sent beginning June 5 and again on June 8—though some regional SPPGs were still paused.

Natuna Regency (Riau Islands)

Four SPPGs—Batuijaya, Kik, Harapan Jaya, and Cemaga—stopped operating starting June 12. The stated reason was that funds had not entered the virtual account yet.

Yogyakarta (DIY)

97 SPPGs ceased operations in early June. The stated causes were administrative constraints and delays in central fund distribution via a special account system per kitchen.

Nima Dedwanti Indrayanti (Regional Secretary of DIY, and chair of DIY MBG acceleration) said that, at the time, no transfers from the center had occurred. Among the 97 kitchens, 42 stopped specifically because central funds had not been disbursed, while others were affected by other administrative or field conditions.

East Jakarta (Jatinegara 01)

Tommy Afan said his SPPG had not experienced delays, attributing smooth operations to strict daily financial reporting discipline through the Dialur application (completed by 10:00 AM WIB), which enabled quick fund top-ups by responsible officers.

Follow-up and official response

Tempo reportedly tried contacting Nani and BGN spokesperson Agustina Arumsari, but they did not respond directly to the issue. Agustina only acknowledged the request for confirmation.

Criticism and concerns about sustainability

• Abdul Rifai (General Chairperson of the Entrepreneurs and Managers Association for Free Nutritious Food Kitchens) said many SPPGs stopped for various reasons, including central disbursement delays and BGN policy impacts on SPPG operations.

  • He warned that delays could push managers to use personal funds to keep supplies running, including food purchases and even volunteer expenses.
  • He urged SPPG managers to ensure documents are complete, validate virtual accounts, and coordinate closely with regional SPPG nutrition offices.

• Isnawati Hidayah (MBG Watch) urged BGN to overhaul the program design to improve sustainability. She argued that the problems arise from complex central bureaucracy and claimed Nani has not taken real steps to resolve the crisis.

Overall pattern described by reporting

The coverage suggests a pattern of temporary shutdowns linked largely to bureaucratic/administrative disruptions in central funding flows, even though some kitchens report fewer or no problems when reporting systems are followed tightly.

Presenters or contributors

• Kopo Reza Utami (Head of SPPG Sarang Kopo, Serang, Kopok-kopo Banten)
• Nani SD (Head of BGN)
• Lutsia Widi Febiana (Natuna BGN Regional Coordinator)
• Nima Dedwanti Indrayanti (Regional Secretary of DIY; Chair of DIY MBG Acceleration)
• Tommy Afan (Head of SPPG Jatinegara 01, East Jakarta)
• Agustina Arumsari (BGN spokesperson)
• Abdul Rifai (General Chairperson, Association of Entrepreneurs and Managers of Free Nutritious Food Kitchens)
• Isnawati Hidayah (MBG Watch member)