DistantNews
Support us
Prabowo sacks head of free food program amid controversy
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Elections & Politics

Prabowo sacks head of free food program amid controversy

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed the head of the agency overseeing his flagship free school meal program.
  • The program has faced controversy, including mass food poisoning incidents and corruption allegations.
  • The multi-billion dollar initiative was a key campaign promise for Prabowo's 2024 election victory.

President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has removed the head of the agency responsible for his administration's controversial free school meal program. This move comes amid significant criticism, including widespread food poisoning incidents and allegations of corruption surrounding the multi-billion dollar initiative.

The program, a cornerstone of Prabowo's 2024 election campaign, aimed to provide food for over 61 million citizens by March. However, reports indicate that tens of thousands have fallen ill since its launch, raising serious concerns about its implementation and oversight.

Details regarding the specific reasons for the dismissal and the identity of the replaced official were not immediately available. The controversy highlights the challenges Prabowo's government faces in delivering on its key policy promises while ensuring public safety and accountability.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog