The Ministry Of Social Affairs Salurkan First Phase Assistance For 65 PPKS In Semarang City

Beneficiaries in Semarang City receive angkringan business assistance from the Ministry of Social Affairs. (photo: dock. intermediate)

SEMARANG - Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) through the Integrated Center of Kartini Temanggung provided first-stage assistance to 65 Social Welfare Service Providers (PPKS) in Semarang City, Central Java. "Details of assistance are in the form of wheelchairs, basic needs and nutrition packages, as well as entrepreneurship assistance," said Head of the Integrated Center Kartini Temanggung, Iyan Kusmadiana in a press release in Temanggung, Saturday, February 25. He conveyed this while accompanying the Chairman of Commission VIII DPR RI Ashabul Kahfi in handing over the aid in Semarang. Ashabul Kahfi conveyed that the government was paying attention to the community, people who were unable, disabled, children, and the elderly were given BPNT, KIS, and attention assistance. "We visit here to give encouragement so that all can rise out of poverty and social problems," said Kahfi, quoted by Antara. A Suliyah beneficiary (45) received assistance from the angkringan business from the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Semarang City resident was paralyzed at the age of nine months. To support his daily needs he sells fried food near his house.

"Previously, I only used a table for a place to sell, now I have a complete angkringan cart, I am very happy," said Suliyah.Recipient of other benefits Triyoso expressed his gratitude for the help of the wheelchair he received. Triyoso suffered a stroke two months ago, he suffered paralysis on the right side of his body. He cried when he received the help of a wheelchair. Head of Social Rehabilitation Division of Semarang City Social Service Endah Meragiyah Semarang City Government is grateful for the attention of the Ministry of Social Affairs to the residents of Semarang City. "Attention assistance is very useful, now Temanggung Kartini Integrated Center is quick to respond to, which is an UPT Ministry of Social Affairs that has a working area of Semarang City," he said.