Today's Top 3 News: Nanik S. Deyang Resigns as Indonesia's BGN Head

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National Nutrition Agency Deputy Head Nanik S. Deyang after a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Thursday, November 20, 2025. Tempo/Eka Yudha Saputra

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Here are the highlights: Nanik S. Deyang Resigns as Indonesia's BGN Head for Health Reasons; Nanik Deyang Resigns as BGN Chief: Who Will Replace Her?; and How Did Indonesia's Palace Respond to the Shadow Cabinet?.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Nanik S. Deyang Resigns as Indonesia's BGN Head for Health Reasons

Nanik Sudaryati Deyang has announced her resignation as the head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN), citing health reasons.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Nanik said she would leave for medical treatment abroad for her heart condition, while clarifying that her decision was made to seek a second opinion rather than due to a lack of confidence in Indonesian doctors.

She said President Prabowo Subianto had approved her resignation and remained concerned about her health, while asking her to continue overseeing the agency through a planned supervisory board. Read more about Nanik’s resignation as BGN chief here.

2. Nanik Deyang Resigns as BGN Chief: Who Will Replace Her?

Nanik Sudaryati Deyang has resigned as head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) after only 45 days in office, with Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono reportedly being considered as her replacement.

Nanik announced her resignation through Facebook, saying she was grateful for the opportunity to assist President Prabowo Subianto in implementing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, which she defended against claims of political motives.

A Tempo source at BGN identified Sudaryono as the likely replacement, citing his long-standing relationship with Prabowo as a former personal assistant and Gerindra Party figure. Click here to read more about Nanik’s resignation and Sudaryono’s appointment as the new BGN chief.

3. How Did Indonesia's Palace Respond to the Shadow Cabinet?

Indonesia’s Presidential Palace has responded to the formation of a “Shadow Cabinet” by civil society groups as a counterpart to President Prabowo Subianto’s Red and White Cabinet.

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the government would study the initiative and welcome constructive input from any group seeking to monitor public policies. But why did civil society form a Shadow Cabinet, and how will it challenge the government’s policies? Click here to find out further.

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Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia's Palace Reacts to 'Shadow Cabinet' Formation

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