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Indonesia's Free Meals Programme Faces Mounting Pressure as Human Rights Body Cites Implementation Flaws

Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme, a presidential priority reaching 61 million students and pregnant women, faces growing pressure to halt and review amid human rights violations, food poisoning incidents and constitutional challenges over budget allocation.

By Vincent Koh · 18 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Indonesia's Free Meals Scheme Under Fire as Graft Probe Deepens and Questions Mount Over Sprawling Programme

Indonesia's anti-corruption groups are demanding a halt to President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals initiative and a comprehensive investigation into governance failures. The corruption probe has already ensnared several officials, raising questions about the massive US$15 billion programme.

By Vincent Koh · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read