Confessed Once, Prabowo: Free Nutrition Food Will Be Realized

Presiden Prabowo Subianto menyampaikan pidato pada puncak peringatan Hari Guru Nasional 2024 di Jakarta International Velodrome, Jakarta, Kamis (28/11/2024). ANTARA/Hafidz Mubarak A

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the government's commitment to realizing Free Nutrition Food for all Indonesian children and pregnant women, even though the program drew ridicule and was doubted by many at the beginning of its declaration.

This commitment was stated by the President during a speech to teachers and officials on the agenda of the peak commemoration of National Teacher's Day 2024 at Velodrom Rawamangun, East Jakarta, Thursday, November 29.

"When I launched this program, I was ridiculed, I laughed at it, I was said to be half crazy or maybe crazy. How could I feed all Indonesian children, how could that be," he said as quoted by ANTARA.

However, President Prabowo firmly dismissed these doubts, and was determined to make them happen.

"I say maybe and will! We have to be a brave nation. Don't say anything about it. Give up before trying, give up before fighting," he said to the applause of the audience.

The President emphasized the importance of being grateful for Indonesia's natural wealth, which is considered one of the largest in the world.

He also appreciated the services of the predecessors, including the president, minister, and previous governments, who had contributed to the nation.

The President also asked for the support and trust of the community, especially from teachers, to continue to be patient and support the government's efforts to realize positive changes.

"One form of our strategy is to provide nutritious food for all Indonesian children and pregnant mothers," he said.

The President also emphasized the importance of cooperation between all elements of government to realize this program.

"I have invited all ministers, all deputy ministers, all director generals, and all leaders. Now seriously, we must fight and work as much as possible for the benefit of the Indonesian people," he said firmly.

The program for providing free nutritious food is one of the government's strategic steps to improve the quality of life of the younger generation and reduce stunting rates in Indonesia.

With full support from all policy makers, President Prabowo is optimistic that this program can run successfully and have a positive impact on the wider community.