Protests, poisonings mar Prabowo Subianto’s first year | JQJO

Indonesia’s first year under President Prabowo Subianto has been rocked by street unrest and a faltering flagship policy. August protests over living costs, corruption and inequality left 10 dead and forced a rollback of perks, while a $28bn free school meals scheme has seen more than 9,000 children fall ill from food poisoning since January. Officials still chase 8% growth by 2029, touting new investment plans and trade deals, even as exporters face 19% US tariffs and economists flag weakening indicators. Investor nerves deepened after finance minister Sri Mulyani’s abrupt removal, though the government denies politicised data.