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View all search resultsKPK to map potential graft risks in free meal program
In recent days, several schools in Central Java have returned government-provided meal packages following complaints from parents about their quality.
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Pupils carry food distributed by the free nutritious meal program on Feb. 4, 2026, at state Islamic elementary school Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Medan in North Sumatra. (Antara/Yudi Manar)
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he Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will intensify oversight and map potential corruption risks in the government’s flagship free nutritious meal program, following mounting protests over inadequate portions and poor-quality food during Ramadan.
“The agency is conducting a study to identify potential graft risks in the program so we can prevent and mitigate them,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said on Monday as quoted by Antaranews.
He said the assessment would culminate in a set of recommendations to be submitted to institutions responsible for implementing the program for follow-up action.
According to Budi, the initiative is part of the KPK’s broader preventive strategy to safeguard priority government programs from corruption, particularly those involving large state budgets.
The commission’s move follows mounting criticism over the quality and quantity of meals distributed during Ramadan under the free meals program.
To accommodate fasting hours, the government replaced its usual packaged lunches with non-perishable items such as bread and biscuits for students to consume after sunset. But reports from several regions cite inadequate portions and poor-quality food, prompting concerns over the program’s implementation and oversight.
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