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"Prabowo Reports Progress: 12,508 Free Meal Units Launched Amid Safety Concerns"
Prabowo Subianto announced the launch of 12,508 free meal units in Indonesia, aiming to address nutrition needs amid ongoing concerns about food safety and foodborne illness.
- In his first year in office, Prabowo Subianto reported that 12,508 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPG) have been established in Jakarta, out of a target of 32,000.
- The free meal program has successfully distributed 1.4 billion portions to 36.7 million MBG beneficiaries, including school children and nursing mothers, across Indonesia.
- Prabowo Subianto highlighted that the number of MBG beneficiaries is equivalent to six times the population of Singapore, showcasing the programs extensive reach amid food safety concerns.
Why It Matters
This initiative by the Cabinet (government) is critical in addressing nutrition and health disparities in Indonesia. However, the ongoing concerns about foodborne illness and food safety underscore the need for rigorous quality control in such large-scale programs.