Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is investigating an employee after a video surfaced showing him dancing in a kitchen at a free nutritious meal program facility. The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, has raised concerns about conduct and safety standards within the government-run program.
The video, circulating on platforms like TikTok, depicts the man dancing and boasting about daily incentives reportedly reaching 6 million Indonesian Rupiah. The facility, identified as a Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), clearly displays the BGN logo.
Responding to the public outcry, BGN Deputy Head Nanik Sudaryati Deyang stated the agency immediately launched an investigation. “We have assigned the Director of Monitoring and Supervision to meet with the individual,” she told reporters on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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“I just spoke with Brigadier General Doni Dewantoro, Director of Supervision Region II, and he has already met with the employee and issued a stern reprimand.”
The BGN expressed strong disapproval of the employee’s behavior, particularly given the setting. Officials were also concerned that the man was dancing in the kitchen without wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
“We deeply regret and are disappointed by this behavior from our partner,” Nanik said. “Why would he overreact like that, especially creating content inside the kitchen without PPE?”
An inspection of the kitchen facility revealed additional issues beyond the inappropriate conduct. Investigators found the layout did not meet standards and the wastewater treatment installation (IPAL) was deemed inadequate. Operations at the SPPG have been temporarily suspended.
“After inspection, we found the layout was incorrect and the IPAL was not functioning properly, so we have suspended operations,” Nanik explained. The suspension underscores the agency’s commitment to maintaining safe and hygienic food preparation environments.
Authorities also discovered the employee manages seven SPPG locations, with only one currently operational. This revelation has prompted further scrutiny from the BGN, which emphasized that the free nutritious meal program is a public service, not a private business venture.
“This represents not a business venture,” Nanik stressed. “This is a government program designed to improve the health of children. It should not be treated as such.”
(naf/kna)
