Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has launched a multibillion-dollar programme to provide free meals to 570,000 people on its opening day, aiming to reach 82.9 million by 2029. The initiative, which includes meals for schoolchildren and pregnant women, has faced criticism for its cost of $28bn over five years but is defended by Prabowo as a strategic move to combat malnutrition and boost the economy. The government and military are working together to prepare and distribute meals, with plans to expand the number of recipients to 3 million by March.
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Desperate father who set himself alight while serving 13 years in jail for stealing a phone finally moved to hospital
Trapped under an abolished IPP jail term, Thomas White was driven to schizophrenia and psychosis.After a six-year family campaign, his tragic case has been documented by The Independent, and he is finally being transferred to a hospital for treatment following a year of advocacy and support. Need More Context? 🔎
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