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 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, which occurred between Tuesday and Thursday, are available from officials, who reported the incidents in several areas, including East Java and South Sulawesi.