What was said
Images shared in October 2026 show Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan proposing to replace the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme with cash aid of Rp300,000 a month.
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Our verdict
Tempo found the images were AI-generated or manipulated, and that there was no official statement from Zulkifli Hasan proposing to end MBG in favour of cash. He has instead said the government supports continuing the programme with four priority improvements. The claim is false.
The facts
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AI or Not rated the first image 100% AI-generated and Hive Detect 99.9%; the second image was an Antara photo of a Merah Putih village cooperative in Takalar with Zulkifli and a poster added, Tempo found.
Tempo: Fact Check: Did an Indonesian Minister Propose Replacing Free Meal Program with Cash Aid? - 2
Zulkifli Hasan has said the government supports continuing MBG with four priority improvements, and the government has allocated Rp240 trillion to continue the programme in 2027, Tempo reported.
Tempo: Fact Check: Did an Indonesian Minister Propose Replacing Free Meal Program with Cash Aid?
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Checked 15 November 2026. A claim is quoted as it circulated; the verdict comes from the facts listed here, each linked to its source. If you spot an error or have a newer record, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it openly.
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