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Indonesia Cut Funding For The Free Meal Programs (MBG) Impact By War
Elementary school students carry trays of food during the distribution of the Free Meal Program (MBG) at State Islamic Elementary School 2 in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, on April 2, 2026. The Indonesian government has reduced the budget and duration of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program to five days a week to improve efficiency amid rising global energy prices, influenced by the Iran-United States conflict. This adjustment is projected to save up to RP 20 trillion. (Photo by Aman Rochman/NurPhoto)