The planned protest by the University of Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI) against the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program this week should not be viewed merely as another campus demonstration. Nor should it be reduced to a debate about school meals. What deserves closer attention is the broader sentiment that appears to be emerging beneath the surface: a growing unease among students about the direction of public policy, economic priorities, and the country’s future trajectory. To subscribe please click here
