Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) says adjustments to the number of volunteers at Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) do not automatically mean layoffs. CNN Indonesia reported on November 5 that staffing needs may be handled through shifts and operational adjustments. The explanation followed questions about how volunteer reductions could affect workers.

The distinction is between changing how many people are on duty at a given time and terminating a work relationship. Implementation may depend on each unit’s service needs and applicable volunteer arrangements. The government’s statement therefore should not be read as a guarantee that every worker will see no change; it says reductions do not have to be carried out through layoffs.

For workers and operators, clear schedules, task allocation, and communication about operational changes will matter. CNN’s report also outlined volunteer arrangements; readers should consult the official rules and implementation updates.

Source: CNN Indonesia, November 5, 2026. This summarizes BGN’s explanation as reported, not a guarantee about every unit.