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Indonesia Launches Free School Meals Amid Malnutrition Crisis

8/21/2025

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Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto launched a free school meal program to address child malnutrition, affecting one in five children.
The initiative supports the goal of a prosperous "Golden Indonesia" by 2045 but faces criticism for diverting funds from health and education.
Additional concerns include reports of food poisoning and a projected unemployment rate of 5% this year.

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Story summary

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto launched a free school meal program to address child malnutrition, affecting one in five children.
The initiative supports the goal of a prosperous "Golden Indonesia" by 2045 but faces criticism for diverting funds from health and education.
Additional concerns include reports of food poisoning and a projected unemployment rate of 5% this year.