Hendrik Irawan faces online backlash because of his viral MBG dancing video
Bandung, Thekabarnews.com—Hendrik Irawan, an Indonesian entrepreneur, has been in the news a lot because of a controversy that went viral on social media. Such is the case, even though he is a...
Bandung, Thekabarnews.com—Hendrik Irawan, an Indonesian entrepreneur, has been in the news a lot because of a controversy that went viral on social media. Such is the case, even though he is a partner of Indonesia’s free meals program (MBG).
Hendrik has invested approximately Rp3.5 billion to Rp3.6 billion of his personal funds to build a kitchen facility under the nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPG) in Pangauban Village, Batujajar District, West Bandung. Furthermore, the facility aims to support the MBG program by providing daily meals for students and local communities.
According to reports, the kitchen can make up to 5,000 meals every day. People have also said wonderful things about how tidy the place is. Some well-known people have even said that the kitchen is clean and looks like a business.
But in March 2026, a video of Hendrik dancing went viral, and people said he was making up to Rp6 million a day. Hendrik said that the incentive is in the official technical guidelines for program partners. However, he said he did not do anything wrong.
Netizens also wanted to know about the unique license plate on his BYD electric car. Hendrik said clearly that he bought the car with money he made from his own business. He did not use money from the nutrition program.
Hendrik has reported two social media accounts to the Cimahi Police and initiated legal action. Netizens are intensifying criticism by sharing false claims and making harmful remarks about him.
He plans to escalate the case to the West Java Regional Police, alleging violations of the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law, particularly defamation.
His lawyers say the reports aim to clarify the situation and protect his reputation following what they describe as widespread cyberbullying.
Hendrik has had problems in the past. In November 2025, reports said that a phishing attack on his facility cost them about Rp1 billion.
The SPPG building is in Pangauban and helps 5,000 students every day. The kitchen has strict rules about cleanliness, and all of the tools are made of stainless steel.
This initiative serves as a prime example of how businesses can support government-funded nutrition programs.
As the situation develops, the case highlights the growing impact of social media on public perception. Moreover, it shows the legal challenges individuals face in addressing misinformation in the digital age.
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