Hasan Nasbi, a member of the Prabowo-Gibran Synchronization Task Force’s Communication Division, clarified that the news about cutting the budget for nutritious free meals for school students to IDR 7,500 per child is just a rumor and not an official statement from the team. The rumor was first spread by economist Heriyanto Irawan from Verdhana Sekuritas, who claimed to have discussed the matter with Prabowo’s team.
Hasan emphasized that the main focus of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka is to ensure that the meals provided meet nutritional standards. The team is working with nutrition experts to determine the nutritional adequacy of the meals.
As for the cost per child, Hasan explained that various ideas and suggestions are currently being reviewed by the Expert Council, and no specific amount has been set yet. The team is considering the diverse nutritional sources in different regions of Indonesia and will adjust the meal plans according to local menus and food availability.
Gibran also addressed the rumor, urging people not to report on uncertain matters and to wait for confirmation. He mentioned that the ongoing trials for nutritious free meals are using a budget of IDR 15,000 per person, emphasizing the need for accurate information before making any conclusions.
