Jakarta, July 22 -- Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sudaryono emphasized his commitment to integrity and accountability in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, assuring the public that he has no ownership stake in program kitchens.

He distanced himself from ownership of MBG kitchens, officially known as nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPGs), pledging efforts to prevent corruption and avoid conflicts of interest in the program's implementation.

"No, no, no, neither I nor my family members own SPPGs; we do not own any kitchens," Sudaryono told the press after being sworn in by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He acknowledged that MBG is a national priority program carrying a su...