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Indonesia trims free school meals programme amid budget pressures

The government will reduce its free school meals programme starting Tuesday to redirect funds to cover rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict and soaring oil prices.

Published Mar 30, 2026, 10:01 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Indonesia will cut its free school meals programme from Tuesday to set aside billions of dollars. The move aims to ease budget pressures caused by the Middle East war and surging oil prices.