KPU Says Honor Of KPPS Officers Has Been Distributed Since February 15

The ballot paper for the 2024 presidential election was folded by workers at the Bengkulu City KPU Office, Tuesday 12 December 2023. (ANTARA PHOTO-M Izfaldi)

The General Elections Commission (KPU) said the honorarium of all polling group officials (KPPS) had been distributed since Thursday, February 15.

"Alhamdulillah, we paid the KPPS honorarium on February 15 yesterday. It is also appropriate, nothing has been reduced or taken away. We are committed to implementing the rules," said Head of the Socialization Division for Voter Education and Community Participation and Human Resources of the Central Jakarta KPU, Sahat Dohar Manullang when contacted in Jakarta, Monday, February 19, confiscated by Antara.

In addition, Sahat also explained that his party continues to monitor the health conditions of KPPS officers and the kelurahan election supervisory committee (PPS).

The KPU has also prepared compensation for KPPS members who have an accident, are hospitalized, or who died in accordance with applicable regulations.

Di sisi lain Ketua KPU Kota Jakarta Pusat Efniadiansyah mengatakan sejauh ini anggota KPPS di wilayah Jakarta Pusat terpantau sehat.

Nevertheless, he still appealed to all KPPS members, especially in the Central Jakarta area, to maintain their respective health.

"Alhamdulillah, so far all are in good health. I appeal to KPPS members and PPK and PPS whose bodies are not healthy enough to immediately seek treatment at a doctor. Don't force yourself," said Efni.

Previously on February 15, Efni also revealed that a member of the KPPS died as a result of an accident when he was about to deliver logistics for the 2024 General Election.