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Indonesia may cut free school meals to save government funds
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- 25 March, 2026
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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.
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