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Free meals program lacks public transparency, accountability: ICW

Recent findings by antigraft watchdog Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) showed President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship initiative, the free nutritious meal program, lacks key principles of good governance, showing poor accountability and transparency and leaving it vulnerable to fund mismanagement.

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Top government spokesperson Hasan Nasbi resigns from post

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Top government spokesperson Hasan Nasbi resigns from post

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