News Summary:
- Uya Kuya denies rumors of owning 750 MBG kitchens, suspecting he is being exploited.
- The husband of Astrid Khairunisha also finds the timing of these allegations particularly suspicious.
- Uya Kuya suspects his name is being intentionally used to amplify negative issues surrounding the MBG program.
Teknowarta – Prominent television host and member of the DPR RI, Uya Kuya, has voiced strong suspicions regarding the widespread rumors alleging his ownership of hundreds of kitchens for the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. He believes a deliberate and organized campaign is behind the dissemination of these false narratives.
Kuya’s suspicions stem from discovering strikingly similar phrasing across various social media posts. This pattern, he suggests, points to a systematic effort aimed at manipulating public opinion. He unequivocally labels these circulating reports as untrue and defamatory, stating, “It’s the same type, like someone is deliberately orchestrating this… And I guarantee 1000 percent it’s slander and a hoax.” He made this statement from the DPR RI Building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The timing of these allegations has also raised significant concern for Kuya. He finds it particularly suspicious that these issues surfaced closely following recent advancements in his political career. The husband of Astrid Khairunisha expressed his bewilderment, noting the rumors emerged “just a few days after I was appointed Chairman of PAN DKI Jakarta… They’re already trying something like this.” This proximity to his political achievements makes him question the motives behind the sudden emergence of such claims.
Furthermore, Uya Kuya suspects his public profile is being strategically leveraged to amplify negative perceptions of the MBG program. As a well-known personality, he understands he frequently draws public attention, making him an easy target for media scrutiny. “Perhaps my suspicion is this: maybe the goal is to attack this program, but to make the news big, I’m used as the fuel,” he elaborated. He believes his name is being exploited because “someone like Uya Kuya is easy to defame; just use his name.”
Despite feeling unjustly targeted by these defamatory claims, Uya Kuya maintains an unwavering resolve to continue his duties. He asserts that these baseless allegations will not deter him from his responsibilities as a DPR member. He expressed no regret about his decision to run for legislative office, stating, “But this will not deter me from continuing to speak out, to continue defending the people, to continue helping the people, to carry out my duties as a DPR member. I will not back down.” To address the matter officially, Uya Kuya has already filed a police report concerning the defamation that claims he owns 750 MBG kitchens. This report was lodged at the Polda Metro Jaya on April 18, 2026.
Summary
Uya Kuya has strongly denied rumors that he owns 750 kitchens for the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, labeling them as slander and a hoax. He suspects a deliberate, organized campaign is behind the dissemination of these false narratives, noting strikingly similar phrasing across various social media posts. The timing of these allegations, surfacing shortly after his appointment as Chairman of PAN DKI Jakarta, further reinforces his suspicion of a targeted campaign.
Kuya believes his public profile is being exploited to amplify negative perceptions of the MBG program, using him as “fuel” for bigger news. Despite feeling unjustly targeted, he maintains his unwavering resolve to continue his duties as a DPR member and will not back down. To address the matter, Uya Kuya has filed a police report concerning the defamation.