Indonesia’s BPJS Kesehatan Faces Rp 2 Trillion Monthly Deficit and Potential Default Risk by 2027

Indonesia’s national health insurance provider, BPJS Kesehatan, is currently facing a significant financial shortfall, with reports indicating a deficit of approximately Rp 2 trillion per month. Government officials and agency leadership have warned that without systemic intervention, the sustainability of the universal healthcare program could be compromised, with potential payment failures projected as early as … Read more

BGN Denies Hoax Regarding MBG Program Funding Cuts and Cancellation

The Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) has officially denied circulating reports that the Indonesian government is halting the “Makan Bergizi Gratis” (MBG) program, labeling such claims as misinformation. Despite rumors suggesting that President Prabowo Subianto has moved to cancel the flagship nutrition initiative, the agency maintains that the program remains a central pillar of the administration’s … Read more