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Indonesia's Meal Program Hits 55 Million, Faces Criticism

1/13/2026

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Indonesia's free nutritious meals program, launched last year, has served over 55 million people.
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia views the effort as crucial to fighting malnutrition.
It targets schoolchildren, infants, and pregnant women, with a 71 trillion rupiah budget and an aim to reach 82.9 million this year.
As of January 7, 51.5 trillion rupiah had been spent.
Critics flag oversight and food safety concerns amid rapid expansion.

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Story summary

Indonesia's free nutritious meals program, launched last year, has served over 55 million people.
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia views the effort as crucial to fighting malnutrition.
It targets schoolchildren, infants, and pregnant women, with a 71 trillion rupiah budget and an aim to reach 82.9 million this year.
As of January 7, 51.5 trillion rupiah had been spent.
Critics flag oversight and food safety concerns amid rapid expansion.