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Indonesia's Military Produces Multivitamins Amid Food Poisoning Crisis

10/2/2025

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Indonesian military began producing multivitamins for children as part of a free meals program, announced October 1, 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto has expanded military roles into civilian sectors since 2024.
Critics warn this could revive Suharto-era military dominance, and the free meals program faced food poisoning sickening 9,089 children.
The government says the move strengthens national defense.

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Indonesian military began producing multivitamins for children as part of a free meals program, announced October 1, 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto has expanded military roles into civilian sectors since 2024.
Critics warn this could revive Suharto-era military dominance, and the free meals program faced food poisoning sickening 9,089 children.
The government says the move strengthens national defense.