The program aims to combat malnutrition and support underprivileged communities, with the hope of providing nutritious meals to almost 83 million people by 2029.

The nationwide project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women delivers on a campaign promise by President Prabowo Subianto, although critics question whether it is affordable.

Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.

Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo has pledged to provide nutritious meals free to tens of millions of schoolchildren and pregnant women,