Why MBG Budget Remains Intact Amid Spending Cut Plans

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said funding for Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program remains secure and will not be affected by the government’s broader spending-...

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