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Nearly 2,000 fall ill in suspected food poisoning linked to Indonesia's free school meals program
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Niniek Karmini, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 5, 2026
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Key points Nearly 2,000 people, mostly students, fell ill after consuming meals distributed under the program. The program, known as MBG, is a flagship initiative of President Prabowo Subianto.
A government program providing free meals has been linked to suspected food poisoning outbreaks. Nearly 2,000 people, mostly students, fell ill after consuming meals distributed under the program. The incidents occurred over several days and affected students, teachers, and Islamic boarding school pupils.
The program, known as MBG, is a flagship initiative of President Prabowo Subianto. The outbreaks have raised concerns about food safety as the government expands the program nationwide.
Further details about the incidents, including the full extent of the outbreaks, are available from the source. The program has experienced repeated food poisoning incidents despite its rapid expansion.
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Category: schools Published: September 5, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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