President Prabowo Subianto officially removed Dadan Hindayana from his position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) on Tuesday evening (June 2). The dismissal came as a surprise, particularly because Dadan had been seen accompanying the President on official state business just hours earlier that morning.
According to an official statement from the Presidential Secretariat, Dadan was present to welcome President Prabowo during his visit to the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), also known as the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) kitchen, located in Palmerah, West Jakarta. The statement noted, “President Prabowo arrived at approximately 09:30 AM WIB and was greeted by the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, and the Head of the Palmerah SPPG.”
During this inspection, President Prabowo took a hands-on approach to evaluating the production process of the free nutritious meal program. His visit included a tour of the greenhouse, which serves as a vital component of the support system for sourcing nutrient-dense food ingredients. While there, the President received a detailed briefing on the management and utility of facilities designed to ensure a sustainable supply chain for the national nutrition program.
The President’s tour continued through the hydroponic and biofloc facilities, both of which exemplify an integrated approach to meeting domestic food demands. Prior to inspecting the main SPPG kitchen—the central hub for food production—the President strictly followed health and safety protocols by donning the required personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure food security standards were met.
The announcement regarding Dadan’s departure from the BGN was delivered shortly thereafter by State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. Addressing the decision, Prasetyo explained, “Following approximately one and a half years of monitoring and evaluation, the President has made the decision to appoint new leadership for the BGN effective today, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.” He confirmed that the leadership transition begins with the removal of Dadan Hindayana from his role as the agency’s chief.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto officially dismissed Dadan Hindayana from his position as Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This decision was unexpected, as Dadan had been seen accompanying the President during an inspection of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) in Palmerah, West Jakarta, just hours before the announcement.
During the visit, President Prabowo evaluated the SPPG’s production processes, including its greenhouse and hydroponic facilities, to assess the national nutrition program’s supply chain. Shortly after the inspection, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced the leadership change, stating that the decision followed a year and a half of monitoring and evaluation by the President.