Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto stated that the people have felt the benefits of a number of flagship programs, including 20 million recipients of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) and Free Health Checks (CKG) for more than 18 million people.

The statement was delivered by the President in his announcement of various priority government programs in his speech on the Draft Law (RUU) on the 2026 Fiscal Year State Budget and Financial Note.

"School revitalization has reached more than 13,000 schools and Islamic schools. The number of public schools has reached 100," the President said.

"The formation of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives has begun this year, 80,000 cooperatives have been formed. And by the end of 2025, each coopera...