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Archipelago 2 weeks ago
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BGN denies free meals linked to student death in Bengkulu
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has rejected claims that an elementary school student’s death in Bengkulu was linked to the government’s free meals program, as the initiative faces mounting scrutiny over mass food poisoning incidents and potential corruption concerns.
Society 1 month ago
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Nearly 2,000 students suffer food poisoning from free meals this year
National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head Dadan Hindayana has apologized for recent food poisoning cases linked to the government’s free nutritious meals program, saying operations at all involved SPPGs have been suspended pending investigation.
Society 2 months ago
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Lab tests reveal E. coli contamination in free meals that sickened 800 students
BGN head Dadan Hindayana said the agency aims to eliminate food poisoning incidents entirely this year. However, he acknowledged that since the start of 2025 there have already been 10 food poisoning incidents nationwide, caused by violations of standard operating procedures by the kitchens that prepare the meals.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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More than 1,000 students fall ill after eating free meals
Since its launch in January, the government’s free meals program has been plagued by a series of food safety incidents, with more than 13,000 students reported to have suffered food poisoning as of earlier this month.
