In a surprising turn of events, President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Dadan Hindayana from his position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) on Tuesday (June 2) evening. The dismissal came just hours after Dadan had been seen performing his official duties alongside the President earlier that morning.
According to an official statement from the Presidential Secretariat, Dadan had personally welcomed President Prabowo during a visit to the Nutritious Food Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), also known as the MBG kitchen, located in Palmerah, West Jakarta. The statement noted that the President arrived at approximately 9:30 AM Western Indonesian Time, where he was greeted by both Dadan and the head of the Palmerah SPPG facility.
During this inspection, President Prabowo took a hands-on approach to evaluate the production process of the free nutritious meal program. His visit included a detailed tour of the facility’s greenhouse, which serves as a vital component in the supply chain for the nutritious food program. At the site, the President received a thorough briefing on the management and utility of the infrastructure designed to ensure a sustainable supply of ingredients.
The President’s tour continued with an inspection of the hydroponic and biofloc facilities, which highlight the government’s commitment to an integrated approach in meeting nutritional demands. Before entering the central SPPG kitchen to observe food production, President Prabowo followed standard health and safety protocols by donning personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
The announcement regarding Dadan’s removal was delivered by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. Explaining the decision, Prasetyo stated that the leadership change followed an extensive monitoring and evaluation period spanning approximately one and a half years. “In light of this, and following the evaluation, the President made the decision today, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to replace the leadership of the BGN,” Prasetyo confirmed, officially naming Dadan Hindayana as the individual being replaced as Head of the BGN.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Dadan Hindayana from his position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) on Tuesday evening, June 2. This decision came just hours after Dadan had performed official duties alongside the President earlier that morning. Dadan had personally welcomed President Prabowo during his visit to the Nutritious Food Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Palmerah, West Jakarta.
During the visit, President Prabowo inspected the SPPG’s facilities, including its greenhouse, hydroponic, and biofloc systems, and observed the production process of the free nutritious meal program. Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced Dadan’s removal, stating it followed an extensive monitoring and evaluation period of approximately one and a half years.