Indonesia
In this file photo, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, head of National Nutrition Agency (BGN), wipes her tears during her inauguration at the State Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 8, 2026. (Reuters/Willy Kurniawan)
The chief of the agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program said on Wednesday she had resigned, citing health reasons, the second leadership change at the beleaguered government body in just over a month.The resignation of Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, who took over the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in June, comes after budget cuts and a criminal investigation into the free meals scheme, which has been dogged by logistical challenges, concerns about quality and several instances of mass food poisoning following its launch in January 2025.
Nanik's predecessor was sacked by Prabowo last month and arrested on corruption charges in connection with the multibillion-dollar program after a raid at the agency's office.
In a Facebook post, Nanik said she has resigned to seek treatment overseas for a heart complaint.
