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Indonesia Cut Funding For The Free Meal Programs (MBG) Impact By War

Hundreds of elementary school students queue to receive meals during the Free Meal Program (MBG) at the 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, which could save up to RP 20 trillion. (Photo by Aman Rochman/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13527658
Date taken: 2 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Aman Rochman/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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