Indonesia urged to suspend US$10 billion free school meals plan after mass food poisoning

Health-focused non-governmental organizations in Indonesia have raised concerns over President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious free school meals program following a large-scale food poisoning outbreak that affected 500 children. The NGOs are urging the government to temporarily suspend the US$10 billion initiative to ensure the safety of school children across the country. The incident has sparked fears about the quality and safety of the food being provided to students, prompting calls for immediate action to address the issue. President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship program, aimed at providing free meals to school children, has come under scrutiny after reports of mass food poisoning emerged, raising doubts about the adequacy of food preparation and distribution processes.