Indonesia is considering reducing the distribution of free school meals from six days a week to five to save government funds amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, Report informs, citing Reuters.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the measure could save 40 trillion rupiah ($2.37 billion) annually due to rising prices, including energy costs, linked to the conflict.
The initiative comes from the head of the National Food Agency. Implementation requires approval from President Prabowo Subianto.