Indonesian civil trainee deaths spur criticisms of Prabowo’s reliance on military drill

Five trainees have died while preparing to manage village cooperatives as part of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's US$13.4 billion program. This initiative aims to boost rural growth and food security by establishing 80,000 cooperatives. The trainees were required to participate in basic military exercises overseen by the Ministry of Defence, despite their future roles focusing on cooperative management. These deaths have drawn criticism and cast a shadow over the flagship program, which also includes initiatives for nutritious meals and affordable housing.