Bekasi shifts to remote learning as Indonesia pauses free-meal deliveries in eruption-hit areas
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- Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency temporarily stopped distributing free nutritious meals in some areas affected by Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption.
- The suspension applies in areas that have shifted to remote learning, with the duration determined by local government policies.
- Meal preparation continued at a nutrition service kitchen in Bekasi as services were adjusted.
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has temporarily stopped distributing the Free Nutritious Meals program in several areas affected by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.
The suspension applies to areas that have adopted remote learning. Its duration will follow decisions made by local governments.
In Bekasi, West Java, staff continued preparing food at a nutrition service kitchen while the program adjusted its services. The change is intended to align meal distribution with schooling arrangements and student safety.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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