Free Meals, Poisonous Consequences: Indonesia's School Nutrition Scandal The Indonesian government's ambitious plan to provide free school meals has hit a snag.
Over the past three days, nearly 2,000 students and teachers across the country have fallen ill after consuming these supposedly nutritious meals, with symptoms ranging from diarrhea to dizziness.
At first glance, the multibillion dollar MBG (Makan Bergizi Gratis) program seems like a laudable endeavor. President Prabowo Subianto initiated it to improve nutrition for Indonesia's schoolchildren.