Indonesia's MBG Program Creates Jobs for 1.3 Million People, Minister Claims
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Indonesia's MBG Program Creates Jobs for 1.3 Million People, Minister Claims

An Indonesian minister has claimed that the nation's "MBG Program" has created 1.3 million jobs. Further details on the program's specifics and its economic impact are awaited.

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