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Indonesian Vice President response to Batang food poisoning

Overview

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited Batang Regency in Central Java to oversee the response to a mass food poisoning incident. The suspected poisoning, linked to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, affected 674 people in the Bawang district.

During his visit to medical facilities and schools, the Vice President prioritized medical care for victims and guaranteed that the government would cover all medical expenses. He called for a “transparent investigation” into the cause of the poisoning and demanded a thorough evaluation of the MBG program’s food safety protocols, specifically regarding hygiene, processing, storage, and distribution. Additionally, he instructed local authorities to appoint a cross-sector coordinator to manage health, education, and family support for those affected.

Entities

Gibran Rakabuming · Polda Kalsel · Batang · Makan Bergizi Gratis · Ahmad Luthfi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] The government will cover all medical expenses for the victims to ensure families are not financially burdened. harianmuria.com · malutpost.id · www.nu.or.id · www.rri.co.id · www.matamata.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka demanded that the investigation be completed quickly and its results be shared transparently. harianmuria.com · majalahindonesia.id · malutpost.id · www.matamata.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Vice President Gibran Rakabuming visited Batang Regency to oversee the handling of suspected food poisoning victims. www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id
[● 3 SOURCES] An investigation into the cause of the poisoning is currently underway. www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id
[● 3 SOURCES] A comprehensive evaluation of food safety supervision is required, covering hygiene, processing, storage, and distribution. www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id
[● 2 SOURCES] As of September 28, 2026, at 07:00 WIB, 674 people have been affected by suspected food poisoning in Bawang, Batang. disway.id · www.antaranews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] 34 patients remain hospitalized at RSUD Batang, RSUD Limpung, and Puskesmas Bawang. www.nu.or.id · jatengprov.go.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Vice President instructed the Regent of Batang to appoint a cross-sector coordinator to manage health, education, and family needs. www.antaranews.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Gibran Rakabuming visits Batang following mass food poisoning incident
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming visited Batang, Central Java, following a mass food poisoning incident in the Free Nutritious Meal program that has affected at least 674 people.
17 days ago

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Sources

antaranews.com · disway.id · halosemarang.id · harianmuria.com · jatengprov.go.id · m.jpnn.com · majalahindonesia.id · malutpost.id · matamata.com · nu.or.id · riliskalimantan.com · rri.co.id · viva.co.id