JAKARTA, June 2 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sacked the head of the National Nutrition Agency, which oversees his flagship US$20 billion (RM79.6 billion) free school meals programme, an official said.

Reuters reported the dismissal was linked to concerns over governance, operating procedures and food quality standards within the agency.

State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the decision followed an evaluation of the agency's performance.

Dadan Hindayana, an entomologist, will be replaced by his deputy, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, a former journalist who was also part of Prabowo's 2024 election campaign team.

Prasetyo said issues included discipline in implementing governance and maintaining food quality standards s...