Indonesia's free meal scheme hit by further turmoil as program boss quits

Nanik Deyang cites health for resignation after budget cuts and graft scandals

Nanik Deyang, head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency, announced her resignation on July 22, six weeks after she was appointed to lead the agency in charge of President Prabowo Subianto's signature free meal program. © Reuters

BALIKPAPAN, Indonesia -- The new head of the agency responsible for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meal program resigned on Wednesday, plunging the organization into further turmoil following a recent budget cut and graft charges against the previous chief.