Indonesia launches ambitious free-meal programme to combat stunting

Prabowo has pledged to provide nutritious meals free to tens of millions of schoolchildren and pregnant women, saying it would improve their quality of life and boost economic growth. "This is historic for Indonesia for the first time conducting a nationwide nutrition programme for toddlers, students, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers," presidential spokesman Hasan Nasbi said late on Sunday. At least 190 kitchens run by third-party catering services opened nationwide, including some run by military bases...