JAKARTA - A number of Bung Karno University (UBK) students showed concern for the economic conditions of the community around the campus by distributing 500 packages of rice on Friday, May 2, 2025.
"This social action is carried out in response to the difficulty of economic conditions and the rampant termination of employment (PHK) felt by many residents," said UBK Student Spokesperson, Rahman.
He continued, students as part of the people have the right to voice public unrest.
The increasingly difficult economic conditions and rampant layoffs have left many people vulnerable to poverty.
They survive from the remaining savings and even have nothing. Many complain that everything is expensive. Many have been laid off. Many have previously been economically enough to be in the lower class, "he said.
He emphasized the importance of student role in helping the community and easing the economic burden of the small people. This is in accordance with Tri Darma Universities: education and teaching, research and development and community service.
This rice package distribution activity was carried out after Friday prayers around Jalan Diponegoro, Jakarta. Residents enthusiastically received rice packages from UBK students.
The queue looks snaking until the RSCM is dominated by middle-aged women and women.
Several online motorcycle taxi drivers (ojol) were also seen queuing, hoping that this assistance could help ease their economic burden.
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Still, said Rahman, through this community service activity, students can interact directly with residents, establish friendship, and understand more closely the problems faced by the community around the campus.
"The real action of UBK students which coincides with National Education Day (Hardiknas) is expected to have a positive impact and ease the economic burden on people in need, as well as an example for other students to contribute to helping others," he said.
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