SMAN 1 Ciemas Writes to Government Regarding MBG Distribution Deemed to Interfere with Teachers' Primary Duty of Teaching

A letter allegedly from SMAN 1 Ciemas in Sukabumi, West Java, has gone viral on social media, highlighting the implementation of the free nutritious meal program (MBG). The letter, uploaded on April 13, 2026, contains the school's evaluation that involving teachers in the distribution of MBG has the potential to interfere with their primary duty as educators. In the letter titled 'Request for Technical Implementation of MBG Distribution,' SMAN 1 Ciemas emphasized that the core duties of a teacher are to teach, guide, and evaluate students. The school argues that the distribution of MBG can disrupt the teaching and learning process and is not part of the primary duties and functions (tupoksi) of educational staff. The school also stated that the responsibility for MBG distribution should lie with the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) as the technical implementer. According to the letter, the school's obligation should be limited to providing space or access, not acting as the distributor. https://www.urbanjabar.com/news/9216987527/viral-surat-sman-1-ciemas-tolak-guru-distribusikan-mbg-dinilai-ganggu-tugas-utama-mengajar-di-sekolah