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15,000 Kids Ill in Food Poisoning from School Program

10/30/2025

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Indonesian authorities are investigating food poisoning cases linked to meals from President Prabowo Subianto's free school program in Yogyakarta.
As of October 29, around 15,000 children have fallen ill.
JPPI has called for suspending the program.
The national nutrition agency closed nearby kitchens and instructed staff to reduce portions.
The government allocated 171 trillion rupiah for the program this year, but spending is expected to reach only 99 trillion rupiah.

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Indonesian authorities are investigating food poisoning cases linked to meals from President Prabowo Subianto's free school program in Yogyakarta.
As of October 29, around 15,000 children have fallen ill.
JPPI has called for suspending the program.
The national nutrition agency closed nearby kitchens and instructed staff to reduce portions.
The government allocated 171 trillion rupiah for the program this year, but spending is expected to reach only 99 trillion rupiah.