LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM- The Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) program is not merely about providing food to the public. Every meal served also represents a responsibility to ensure that the food is halal, clean, safe, and nutritious. This commitment was demonstrated by Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Chief AKBP Rosef Efendi, S.I.K., M.H., CPHR, who personally inspected the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi/SPPG) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Accompanied by the Chairwoman of the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Bhayangkari Branch, Ny. Heni Rosef Efendi, the police chief inspected the
SPPG operated by Yayasan Kemala Bhayangkari 5 on Jalan Baru, Kampung Banjar II, Kotapinang Urban Village, Kotapinang District. The delegation then continued the inspection at the
SPPG operated by Yayasan Kemala Bhayangkari 3 on Jalan Lintas Sumatera in Aek Batu, Torgamba District.
The visit aimed to ensure that the MBG program was being implemented in accordance with applicable standards. The police chief paid particular attention to cleanliness, food safety, the quality of ingredients used, adequate nutritional content, and the readiness of the meals before they were distributed by personnel to beneficiaries.
Police Chief Inspects the Entire Process
AKBP Rosef Efendi did not limit his inspection to the meals that had already been prepared. Instead, he examined the entire food-processing chain, from the receipt and storage of ingredients to their processing and preparation, as well as kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, the condition of cooking utensils, packaging, and preparations for meal distribution.
He said that monitoring every stage was essential to maintaining food quality for the public. The success of the
MBG program, he explained, should not be measured solely by the number of meals distributed. Equally important is the quality of the food actually consumed by the beneficiaries.
"The most important thing is to ensure that the meals provided to beneficiaries are safe, clean, and nutritious. Therefore, every step must be carefully monitored, starting with the quality of the ingredients, processing, kitchen cleanliness, and packaging, through to distribution," the police chief said.
Attention to food quality also includes halal status, cleanliness, and health benefits. From an Islamic perspective, food consumed by the public is not merely intended to satisfy hunger. It must also comply with halal requirements and provide health benefits.
Therefore, SPPG operators bear significant responsibility for ensuring that every meal they prepare meets the established standards. This is particularly important because the MBG program serves the public as its beneficiaries, and food quality is directly linked to their health.
The police chief reminded
SPPG operators not to neglect
food safety and cleanliness at any stage of program implementation. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of timely distribution so that beneficiaries receive their meals in good condition.
"We want this program to provide a concrete benefit. There must be no situation where unsuitable food is distributed or the processing fails to meet the required standards. Timely distribution is also important so that the meals arrive at the recipients in good condition," he stressed.
INSPECTION OF FOOD PROCESSING:
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Chief AKBP Rosef Efendi inspects food processing activities at an
SPPG facility and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that meals provided to the public are safe, clean, and nutritious. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
Quality and Humanity at the Center
The direct inspection underscores the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police's focus on the human dimension of the
MBG program. The police chief sought to ensure that the meals ultimately reaching the public were fit for consumption, safe, and able to meet the required nutritional needs.
The inspection also demonstrates that the implementation of a nutrition-support program does not end with administrative procedures and food distribution. Every individual meal affects the health of its beneficiaries and is also connected to the quality of human resources in the future.
From a public-service perspective, monitoring food quality is an important part of maintaining public trust. The
MBG program can deliver maximum benefits when all parties consistently carry out their respective responsibilities, from food procurement and processing to packaging and distribution.
Through direct inspections, the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police also supports the smooth implementation of the MBG program. The presence of police personnel at SPPG facilities reflects their attention to the program's implementation, ensuring that it is carried out safely, orderly, and with proper attention to food quality.
During the visit, the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Chief was accompanied by Deputy Police Chief Kompol Moch. Guntur Pryantoko, S.H., M.H.; Head of the Personnel Division Kompol Dodi Naenggolan, S.H., M.H.; Head of the Operations Division AKP Nelson Silalahi, S.H.; Head of the Intelligence Division AKP Aswan Ginting Suka, S.H.; Supervisory Officer AKP Herianto; Head of Public Relations AKP Sujono; Head of the Professional Ethics and Discipline Division AKP Darmaga Tarigan; Kotapinang Police Chief AKP Maruli Tua Siregar, S.H., M.H.; Torgamba Police Chief AKP Sunipan Gurusinga, S.H.; as well as personnel from the medical, public relations, and media teams of the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police.
Also present were Chairwoman of the Labuhanbatu Selatan Bhayangkari Branch Ny. Heni Rosef Efendi; Vice Chairwoman Ny. Artery Guntur; members of the Labuhanbatu Selatan Bhayangkari Branch board; Head of SPPG 5 Clinton Erixon Sihite; SPPG 5 nutritionist Via Sarah Azzura Lubis, A.Md.T.P.; Head of SPPG 3 Suci Habibi Pulungan; and SPPG 3 nutritionist Lili Syahputri.
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD-SAFETY STANDARDS:
SPPG operators participate in an inspection led by the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Chief to ensure that every stage, from food processing to distribution, complies with food-safety and hygiene standards. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police Monitors the MBG Program
The visit also highlighted the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Police's commitment to monitoring the
MBG program and ensuring that it is implemented safely, orderly, and to a high standard of quality. On-site inspections are an important step in identifying and preventing potential problems at an early stage that could compromise food quality.
The police chief expressed hope that all SPPG operators would continue to consistently comply with cleanliness, health, and food-safety standards. He also called on everyone involved to carry out their responsibilities conscientiously so that the MBG program delivers tangible benefits to the public.
"Ultimately, we want to ensure that the food reaching the public is fit for consumption, safe, and nutritious. We must work together to ensure that this program is properly implemented and provides the greatest possible benefit to the beneficiaries," AKBP Rosef Efendi said in closing.
Through direct monitoring, the Labuhanbatu Selatan Police demonstrates that the success of the MBG program is not measured solely by whether meals reach beneficiaries. The program must also provide high-quality and safe food, meet nutritional needs, and deliver tangible benefits to the public. (IDNC)
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