Prabowo: Those Corrupting Free Meal Funds Are 'Beastly' and Unworthy of Respect
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- President Prabowo Subianto expressed anger over corruption in the free nutritious meal program.
- He condemned those involved in embezzlement as "beastly" and undeserving of respect.
- The president's strong words signal his administration's stance against corruption in social welfare initiatives.
President Prabowo Subianto has voiced strong condemnation against individuals involved in corrupt practices within the free nutritious meal program (MBG). He described those who embezzle funds from this initiative as "beastly" and stated they do not deserve respect, signaling a firm stance against corruption.
Subianto's remarks highlight his administration's commitment to ensuring the integrity of social welfare programs. The free nutritious meal initiative is designed to support vulnerable populations, and any diversion of funds is seen as a betrayal of public trust and a direct harm to those in need.
The president's forceful language underscores the seriousness with which his government views corruption, particularly when it affects essential services. His administration appears poised to take decisive action against perpetrators, aiming to safeguard public resources and uphold accountability.
They who corrupt the MBG are beastly and do not deserve respect.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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