"Free School Meals Backfire: Indonesia's Controversial Program Leaves Thousands of Children Sick In a shocking turn of events, the flagship program of Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has been marred by a serious health crisis, with tens of thousands of school children falling ill after receiving free meals. Launched with great fanfare, the program aimed to alleviate poverty and improve nutrition among Indonesia's most vulnerable population. However, it appears that the meals, which were provided through a partnership with a private company, have been contaminated with foodborne pathogens, leaving a trail of sickness and concern in its wake. As the government scrambles to respond to the crisis, many are questioning the wisdom of outsourcing a program that is supposed to prioritize the health and well-being of Indonesia's children."
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
