Summary
In his first year in office, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto faces challenges from widespread protests and issues with a free school meals program. The protests were driven by the high cost of living and dissatisfaction with government spending priorities, while the meals program led to food poisoning cases among children.
Key Facts
- Prabowo Subianto is the President of Indonesia and has been in office for one year.
- Protests took place over rising living costs, corruption, and inequality, resulting in 10 deaths.
- The government reversed some benefits for politicians to ease public anger.
- More than 9,000 children fell ill from food poisoning linked to the free school meals program.
- The program aims to address malnutrition but has faced criticism for its cost and effectiveness.
- Indonesia's economy, valued at $1.4 trillion, is under pressure due to global economic challenges.
- The country aims for significant growth by 2029, leveraging foreign investments and public finance management.
- A new sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is expected to invest in projects like renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
