SPPG Muntuk Bantul Apologizes, Staff Accused of Mocking MBG Victims Sternly Reprimanded

BANTUL, KOMPAS.com - The Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) Banjarharjo II, Muntuk Village, Dlingo District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, has issued an apology after one of its staff members was alleged to have mocked victims of the Free Nutritious Food (MBG) poisoning incident in Karo Regency, North Sumatra.

Besides apologizing, SPPG Muntuk has given a stern reprimand to the staff member involved.

The clarification was delivered by SPPG Muntuk Head, Djoshuana Farrel, through the Instagram account @sppg_muntukdlingo on Sunday (9/20/2026).

The statement was titled "Apology Statement."

"Regarding the incident during the MBG Program implementation on Friday (9/19/2026), I, Djoshuana Farrel, as Head of SPPG Bantul Dlingo Muntuk, on behalf of the entire SPPG Bantul Dlingo Muntuk family, offer our sincerest apologies to all affected communities," he stated.

SPPG Muntuk issues stern reprimand

SPPG Muntuk expressed regret over the circulation of a video made by one of its staff, GM Hananto Hega Permanaditya.

The video drew public attention after it was considered to cause unrest in the community.

SPPG Muntuk said the staff’s actions were a lapse in judgment and did not reflect the attitude or commitment of the institution in running the MBG Program.

"As a form of responsibility, we have given a stern reprimand to the concerned staff and will take firm action according to applicable regulations," said Djoshuana Farrel.

In addition to the reprimand, SPPG Muntuk stated it will conduct a comprehensive evaluation.

The evaluation will especially focus on the use of social media by staff to ensure it is done wisely and responsibly.

"We take this incident as a learning opportunity and a serious evaluation to continuously improve, enhance service quality, and maintain public trust. The trust of the community is a mandate for us," he added.

SPPG Muntuk also expressed its commitment to improve itself and ensure such incidents do not happen again.

BGN DIY regrets alleged staff conduct

The Regional Coordinator of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) DIY, Wirandita Gagat Widyatmoko, also commented on the video.

She expressed disappointment if it is true that members of SPPG showed a lack of empathy toward the community affected by the food safety incident.