Indonesia's free meals program is facing a seven-day ultimatum and the possibility of a lawsuit, thestar.com.my reports. The development comes as parents in North Sumatra pursue a criminal case following a free meal poisoning incident, according to The Jakarta Post.
The poisoning cases have affected multiple locations. In Pati, the number of people sickened rose to 424, Tempo.co English reports, citing the local health agency. Separately, Jakarta Globe reports that EEG tests came back normal for a student who suffered memory loss after a suspected food poisoning case.
The program, known in Indonesia as MBG, has drawn scrutiny over food safety as reports of illness accumulate. ANTARA News has also covered efforts to find a suitable kitchen scale for the program, an indication of the operational questions surrounding meal preparation.
