The West Papua Provincial Government continues to strengthen oversight of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) to ensure program implementation meets standards while providing optimal benefits to the community. This step is taken in line with the widespread implementation of MBG as a national priority program in the region.
The Deputy Governor of Southwest Papua, Ahmad Nausrau, stated that the MBG Program is a national priority program designed to improve the nutritional quality and welfare of the community in a sustainable manner.
“This program has been running quite extensively in Southwest Papua, with more than 74,000 beneficiaries. We hope that in the future, poverty rates will decrease, stunting will be reduced, and community welfare will improve,” he said.
He explained that the program’s beneficiaries include children from kindergarten to high school, as well as other vulnerable groups.
In an effort to maintain service quality, the PBD Provincial Government is also taking corrective measures for MBG kitchens that do not meet requirements by temporarily suspending operations for a thorough evaluation.
“For kitchens found not to be up to standard, we are temporarily suspending operations to conduct a thorough evaluation, including infrastructure, hygiene, and operational procedures,” he said.
According to Nausrau, the kitchens can only resume operations after fulfilling all recommended improvements according to established standards, as part of the program’s commitment to maintaining quality.
Previously, the Sawagumu SPPG in Sorong City was temporarily suspended on April 24, 2026, following findings regarding one of the student meal menus. This swift action was taken as a response and as a form of continuous improvement in program management.
He emphasized that all SPPG organizers are required to comply with the regulations to ensure the program’s benefits truly benefit the community, especially children, the primary target group.
“As head of the task force, I ensure ongoing supervision. This is a national priority program that must be successfully implemented,” he concluded.
The PBD Provincial Government will continue to strengthen supervisory coordination with district/city governments and increase outreach and mentoring to ensure consistent operational standards are implemented and the program’s benefits are felt by the wider community.