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flag A food poisoning crisis linked to Indonesia's free school meal program has sickened 15,000 students, prompting investigations and calls for suspension.

flag Indonesian authorities are investigating food poisoning affecting nearly 700 students in Yogyakarta, part of a broader crisis linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s nationwide free school meal program. flag As of October 29, about 15,000 children have fallen ill nationwide, with improper food storage and delayed deliveries cited as likely causes. flag The National Nutrition Agency has shut down kitchens in Gunungkidul and directed staff to reduce portion sizes to maintain freshness. flag Despite a $10.3 billion budget, only $6.1 billion is expected to be spent due to inadequate kitchen infrastructure. flag The program’s target has been reduced from 83 million to 70 million recipients. flag A ministerial oversight team has been formed, and critics, including the NGO JPPI, are calling for a suspension amid growing public protests.

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