Distributing Social Assistance In Serang, Jokowi: It's IDR 1.2 Million, Isn't That Enough?

President Joko Widodo (BPMI Setpres)

SERANG - President Joko Widodo paid a working visit to Banten today. His working visit was initiated by distributing social assistance for the beneficiaries of the Family Hope Program (PKH) and business capital for traders in Baros Market, Serang Regency.

There, Jokowi distributed social assistance of IDR 1.2 million directly to the beneficiaries.

"This is Rp. 1.2 (million), for cooking oil of Rp. 300 thousand, is that enough?" Jokowi asked residents who received assistance at Baros Market, Serang, Friday, June 17.

To the beneficiaries, Jokowi asked that the assistance could be used as well as possible as additional business capital.

"This 1.2 million should be used for additional business capital, or Rp. 300 thousand to buy basic necessities, mainly cooking oil," he said.

On that occasion, Jokowi hopes that the economy in the country can grow well so that the government can continue to provide assistance to people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Hopefully in the future state finances will improve so that the aid budget can be increased," he said.

Apart from distributing social assistance. Jokowi also checked the price of bulk cooking oil in Baros Market. A number of officials accompanying Jokowi on this working visit include Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini, Regent of Serang Ratu Tatu Chasanah, Chair of the DPRD Serang Regency Bahrul Ulum, and Head of the Market Service Adang Rahmat.

After distributing social assistance, Jokowi's next activity is to visit the Sindangheula Dam, Serang Regency, before returning to the Helipad of Boru Field. The President will return to Bogor via the Air Force Base Atang Sendjaja.

After Friday prayers, the President will head to the Sentul International Convention Center, Bogor Regency, to attend a Gathering with Alumni who receive Pre-Employment Cards. After the event, the President will return to the Bogor Presidential Palace by using a series of cars.