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Indonesia's troubled free meals programme suffered fresh leadership instability when National Nutrition Agency head Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned after less than two months, citing heart problems and stress from managing the massive budget.
Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has engaged directly with student protesters over controversial government programmes, signalling a more visible political role. Analysts suggest the move targets his 2029 presidential prospects rather than substantive reform.
Indonesia's flagship free nutritious meal programme faces mounting pressure to suspend operations, with the National Human Rights Commission citing implementation failures, food poisoning incidents, and alleged violations of children's rights.