A Special Gift For Veterans In Central Kalimantan

Central Kalimantan Governor Sugianto Sabran shakes hands with veterans (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - The veterans of freedom fighters in Central Kalimantan received a special gift. The provincial government provided assistance of IDR 250 million to them.

"This IDR 250 million aid per person is for veterans in Palangka Raya City," said Central Kalimantan Governor Sugianto Sabran quoted from Antara, Wednesday, August 17.

He explained that the assistance for veterans comes from the 2022 Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD). As for veterans in other districts in Central Kalimantan, each local government is asked to do the same.

"To the regents and mayors of Central Kalimantan so that it is adjusted to their respective APBD. If it can be generalized IDR 250 million," he explained.

This is a form of government attention to veterans. According to him, the existence of this republic is due to the struggle and hard work of the fighters, who are even ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the nation and state.

Sugianto explained that assistance to veterans is routinely given every year, especially at the commemoration of the Indonesian Independence Day. Not only in the form of financial assistance, previously also carried out house repair assistance.

Furthermore, he invites all elements of society to imitate the fighting spirit of the heroes who have fought for independence, namely by carrying out their duties and responsibilities in their respective fields as well as possible.

"Fighting in the current era does not mean taking up arms against the invaders, but is done by doing the best for the nation and state, in increasing development and people's welfare," explained Sugianto.