Jakarta, Nov 12, 2025 (AFP) - Indonesia free meal scheme major cause of food poisoning: govt

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2025-11-12

The Indonesian government's hallmark programme to provide free meals to combat malnutrition in the country has contributed to nearly half of food poisoning cases this year, an official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Thousands of people have been sick since the much-hyped billion-dollar scheme of President Prabowo Subianto was launched in January, with critics calling for its suspension over hygiene concerns. Dadan Hindayana, head of the national BG......

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