Prabowo Names New Head for National Free Meals Program
President Prabowo named Nanik Sudaryati Deyang to lead the National Nutrition Agency after graft arrests. The new head plans efficiency via private funding.
President Prabowo Subianto appointed Nanik Sudaryati Deyang to lead the National Nutrition Agency following the arrest of her predecessor on corruption charges. The appointment follows the detention of former chief Dadan Hindayana and two deputies for allegedly inflating procurement costs. The flagship free meals program, launched in January 2025, has faced scrutiny over potential overspending and fiscal deficit risks.
