Indonesian VP Gibran takes students on working visit to eastern regions

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has embarked on a working visit to Indonesia's eastern regions, including East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Gorontalo, and Papua. Notably, he is accompanied by a delegation of student representatives from various universities.

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Today we are accompanied by several student representatives. We will depart for Ende, Gorontalo, and also Papua.

The primary objective of this tour is to bolster the government's oversight and refine the management of key initiatives: the 'Makan Bergizi Gratis' (Free Nutritious Meal) program and the 'Koperasi Desa Merah Putih' (Village Red and White Cooperative). This collaborative approach aims to ensure these programs are implemented effectively and efficiently.

During his departure from Jakarta, Gibran stated, "Today we are accompanied by several student representatives. We will depart for Ende, Gorontalo, and also Papua." He further affirmed the government's dedication to continuous improvement in the governance of these programs.

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So, the government is committed to continuously improving the governance of MBG and cooperatives.

A list of the accompanying students has been released, including representatives from institutions such as Sanata Dharma University, the University of Indonesia (UI), Pelita Harapan University (UPH), Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed), and the Indonesian Institute of Arts and Cultural Sciences (ISBI). The Vice President highlighted that this trip is a follow-up to feedback received from students regarding the implementation of priority government programs.

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I thank all the student colleagues throughout [the archipelago]. Thank you for conveying your aspirations peacefully. Thank you for the constructive input, especially regarding MBG and cooperatives.

Gibran expressed gratitude for the students' peaceful advocacy and constructive input, particularly concerning the Free Nutritious Meal program and cooperatives. He stressed the commitment of the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran administration to ensure that every allocated Rupiah for these priority programs is utilized optimally and remains free from corrupt practices. The Vice President views this engagement with students as crucial for refining government initiatives and ensuring accountability.

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We ensure that every rupiah is truly utilized well, and also, most importantly, is free from corrupt practices. I think these steps are...