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Food Program Falls Short Amid Poisoning Scandal

12/30/2025

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The program aims to reach 80 million recipients by April but has fallen short of its initial goals.
Senior Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the program, part of President Prabowo Subianto’s 2024 campaign promise, was expected to serve 55 million by early January.
More than 11,000 children have suffered food poisoning linked to the meals.
Targets were reduced due to kitchen shortages, delaying end-2025 rollout.

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The program aims to reach 80 million recipients by April but has fallen short of its initial goals.
Senior Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the program, part of President Prabowo Subianto’s 2024 campaign promise, was expected to serve 55 million by early January.
More than 11,000 children have suffered food poisoning linked to the meals.
Targets were reduced due to kitchen shortages, delaying end-2025 rollout.