Jakarta – A grand ceremony was held in East Jakarta to mark the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) themed "A TNI Strong with the People, An Indonesia that is Sovereign, Just and Prosperous ".

Poki (looking at sign commemorating Indonesia's 81st Independence Day): In 70 years I'll be more, what yeah?

Father: You at 81? Hmm, more...

Poki: Bigger? Richer? More respected?

Father: What's certain is the debt will be even bigger...

Poki: He he... Buy more snacks Poki...

Father: Full and satisfied after eating. Couldn't wish for anything more, just want to sleep and be idle. Apparently being satisfied brings peace... very peaceful... it would be fitting to get an award...

Vania Rossa, Cornelius Juan Prawira – The growing role of the military in the civilian sphere through various government policies has once again drawn attention.

Bangun Santoso Novian Ardiansyah – Public satisfaction with the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has declined. According to a survey conducted by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) from July 5-19, the majority of the public expressed dissatisfaction with the program.

WT. Daniealdi – The corruption case uncovered at the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is not simply a matter of misuse of funds by a few officials.

Surabaya – A wave of student demonstrations criticising erroneous central government programs erupted again in Surabaya (East Java) and Makassar (South Sulawesi) on Wednesday June 24.

Poki: Mum, tomorrow we've be told to bring handicraft tools [to school], [but] we haven't bought any yet.

Mother: Why didn't you tell me yesterday? Not late at night like this!! It's very sudden.

Poki: If I'd told you this afternoon you'd have been angry.

Mother: Now I'm even angrier.

Guard: This is lunch for MBG corruption suspects. Guaranteed to be free, nutritious and free of poison.

Mother: The number of rats are growing fast. Where's father Terong (eggplant)? Get him to help us!!!

Kid: Dad keeps going away.

Eka Permadhi, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition that is part of MBG Watch has called the corruption case involving the leadership of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) an urgent warning for the government to immediately halt and completely overhaul the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program.

Herlambang Jati, Yogyakarta – Various elements of society from workers to students held an action demanding workers' welfare during a commemoration of Labor Day in front of the Yogyakarta Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD) on Friday May 1.

Baharudin Al Farisi, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto recounted a visit by experts from the United States who came to see him to research the free nutritional meals (MBG) program.

Sign reads “State Civil Servant (ASN) Promotions”. Chart reads “Period of Employment 1 year, 5 years, 10 years”. Folders carried by applicants read “Teacher, Teacher, MBG”.

Cat: As a cat, right... food is indeed more important than an education...

Suci Amaliyah, Jakarta – One year since its launch, the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program still faces serious problems.

Jakarta – Following the end-of-year school holidays, the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) will restart the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program simultaneously throughout Indonesia starting on January 8.

Kiki Safitri, Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, has promised to provide incentives for organisers of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) in regions who succeed in creating positive and viral content about the MBG program on

Posi: It's only been one year...

Papers read: Debt, free nutritious meals (MGB) program...

Nicholas Ryan Aditya, Ardito Ramadhan, Jakarta – Amnesty says that the first year of the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has been marked by paradoxical public policies and a decline in respect for human rig

Taufiq Syarifudin, Jakarta – Protesters from the University of Indonesia Student Executive Council (BEM UI) held a demonstration on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan on Central Jakarta on Monday October 20. They brought eight demands called the "Asta Cita Rakyat" (the People's Asta Cita).