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flag Indonesia's president confirms nationwide free meals program continues despite food poisoning cases, expanding kitchens and warehouses to boost food security and economic growth.

flag Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto confirmed on February 13, 2026, that the nationwide free nutritious meals program will continue despite reports of 15,000 children falling ill from food poisoning, asserting the initiative is vital for combating malnutrition and poverty. flag He highlighted the expansion of 1,179 police-run kitchens and 18 food security warehouses in West Jakarta, with plans to reach 1,500 units by year-end, serving 2.95 million people and creating 58,950 jobs. flag Prabowo emphasized the program’s role in boosting domestic demand, improving child development, and enhancing food security, particularly in remote regions, while maintaining fiscal discipline through budget efficiencies. flag Economic officials project a 5.6% growth for 2026, exceeding the 5.4% target, supported by infrastructure and sovereign wealth fund investments.

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