Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indonesia Appoints New Head of Troubled Free Meals Agency
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Sudaryono as the new head of the National Nutrition Agency (NNA), which oversees the free meals program.
The previous head, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, resigned due to health issues.
The program, which aims to provide free meals to 83 million people, has faced budget cuts and corruption allegations.
Sudaryono, a loyal party member, has promised to improve governance and tackle corruption.
The program has been controversial, with critics arguing it is politically motivated and plagued by logistical issues.
Sudaryono appointed as new head of the National Nutrition Agency (NNA).
Previous head Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned due to health issues.
The free meals program has faced budget cuts and corruption allegations.
Sudaryono pledged to improve governance and tackle corruption.
The program aims to provide free meals to 83 million people but has faced logistical and quality issues.
- Who
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Sudaryono
- What
- Appointment of new head of the National Nutrition Agency (NNA)
- When
- July 22, 2025
- Where
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Why
- To improve governance and address corruption concerns in the free meals program
Government Supporters
Critics of the Program
Program's Purpose
Government Supporters
The free meals program is a crucial intervention measure for children's nutrition.
Critics of the Program
The program is seen as a political tool and has faced significant logistical and quality issues.
Budget Cuts
Government Supporters
Budget cuts are necessary to address fiscal health concerns.
Critics of the Program
Budget cuts undermine the program's effectiveness and its ability to reach its targets.
- New Agency Head
- Sudaryono
- Resigned Chief
- Nanik Sudaryati Deyang
- Program Launch Date
- January 2025
- Budget Cut
- From 268 trillion rupiah to 229 trillion rupiah ($12.79 billion)
- Target Population
- 83 million people (children and pregnant women)
- Meals Delivered
- 62.5 million people
- Sudaryono's Other Roles
- CEO of Garuda TV, Head of Indonesian Farmer Association