Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
The head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency has resigned due to health concerns, becoming the second leadership casualty at the agency managing President Prabowo Subianto's centrepiece free meals programme in just over a month.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's anti-corruption drive faces scrutiny as former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah is investigated for money laundering. The handling of the case exposes challenges in policing powerful officials.
Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has engaged directly with student protesters, inviting them on official trips and meeting their concerns. However, experts suggest his moves are more about raising his political profile ahead of 2029 elections than driving substantive policy change.
Beneficiaries of Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme are willing to forgo assistance if the government addresses quality concerns. Food safety issues and governance failures have prompted calls for a temporary halt and comprehensive review.
Indonesia's free meal programme for 61 million students and pregnant women faces growing calls for suspension amid food poisoning incidents, transparency concerns, and constitutional challenges over budget allocation.