North Sulawesi allocates Rp 237b

North Sulawesi allocates Rp 237b

MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi administration has
allocated Rp 237 billion (US$26 million) for its social safety
net program, Governor E.E. Mangindaan said on Wednesday.

Quoted by Antara, he said the fund would be directed to ensure
a secure supply of food for residents, to foster the development
of small and medium-sized businesses, and would also be used for
education and other social services.

Of the total fund, the Gorontalo regency will get Rp 58
billion, Minahasa regency Rp 56 billion, Bolaang Mongondow
regency Rp 35 billion and Sangihe Talaud regency Rp 38 billion.

The mayoralties of Manado will get Rp 12 billion, Gorontalo,
Rp 10 billion and Bitung mayoralty Rp 12 billion, while the
provincial administration will get around Rp 14 billion.