The Constitutional Court is now confronting a case that could redefine the meaning of Indonesia’s constitutional commitment to education. A petition challenging Law No. 17/2025 on the 2026 state budget questions whether President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has been funded by effectively repurposing money meant for education. At stake is not just the legality of one program, but the integrity of a constitutional safeguard designed to protect the nation’s future. To subscribe please click here
