Jakarta, June 18 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Thursday began a series of work visits to five provinces, accompanied by five university students to observe the implementation of government priority programs, including the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG).

"We are going to Ende, Gorontalo, and Papua," he told reporters before departing from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta.

The students joining the visits are from Pelita Harapan University, Sanata Dharma University, the University of Indonesia, Jenderal Soedirman University, and the Indonesian Institute of Arts and Culture.

Gibran also expressed appreciation to the student community for conveying their aspirations and input peacefully. He had earlier received st...