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Fact Check: Indonesian President Prabowo to Continue Free Nutritious Meal Program

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fact-check by Tempo investigated claims that Indonesian President Prabowo would abolish the free nutritious meal program in June 2026.
  • The report found that President Prabowo intends to continue the program.
  • Despite calls from some organizations for its abolition, the program remains operational under Prabowo's administration.

Tempo's Fact Check Team has investigated claims circulating about the future of Indonesia's free nutritious meal program. The allegations suggested that President Prabowo planned to abolish this initiative in June 2026. This program is a significant policy aimed at improving child nutrition across the nation.

However, the fact-checking process revealed that these claims are unfounded. Tempo's investigation concluded that President Prabowo intends to continue the free nutritious meal program. This finding contradicts the reports suggesting its imminent abolition.

Despite facing pressure from several organizations urging the discontinuation of the program, President Prabowo's administration has affirmed its commitment to its continuation. The program remains a key policy focus, indicating that the government plans to sustain its efforts in providing nutritious meals to children.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.