Social Minister: Distribution of Regular Social Assistance Reaches 90 Percent at the Beginning of Ramadan

Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 22:07 WIB | By Putri Rosmalia | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Social Policy

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The elimination of outstanding dues needs to be realized first while considering economic conditions.

SOCIAL Minister Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, stated that the process of distributing regular social assistance in the first quarter of 2026 is ongoing. As of the beginning of Ramadan, the realization of regular social assistance distribution has reached 90 percent nationally.

“Thank God, the process of distributing regular social assistance is continuing, and now it has exceeded 90 percent nationally, for both the Family Hope Program (PKH) and the Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) or food assistance,” said Gus Ipul, quoted on Thursday (February 26).

Meanwhile, to support the recovery and economic stimulus process in disaster-affected areas such as Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, the Ministry of Social Affairs has distributed PKH and food assistance to 1.7 million beneficiary families (KPM) with a value of Rp1.8 trillion.

“Regular social assistance for these three provinces is provided to 1,763,038 beneficiary families, with a budget value of Rp1.8 trillion,” he said.

In addition to regular social assistance, the Ministry of Social Affairs also distributes adaptive or disaster social assistance in these three provinces, including logistical assistance and public kitchens, death and injury compensation, and livelihood guarantees (Jadup) and economic recovery assistance for communities affected by disasters.

The details include compensation for heirs of victims who died, which has been distributed to 990 heirs, with a value of more than Rp14 billion.

“And this continues, every time there is a letter, after the heirs are found, we immediately distribute it to the three provinces of Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra,” he added.

Then, during the rehabilitation and reconstruction period after the Sumatra disaster, the Ministry of Social Affairs distributed livelihood guarantee assistance to 175,211 beneficiaries, worth Rp450,000 per person for 3 months.

“The value is more than Rp238 billion, this has started the distribution process, because of course the beneficiaries have been verified. Starting from proposals from local governments and signed by the Minister of Home Affairs as Chairman of the Task Force for Accelerating Reconstruction and Rehabilitation. Then we start distributing it gradually through PT POS and also BSI,” he explained.

Furthermore, assistance for filling houses has been distributed to more than 47,000 KPM, with a value of more than Rp143 billion. Each family receives house filling assistance of Rp3 million.

“Then there is compensation for filling houses. Both in temporary shelters or in permanent homes, and of course those who rent or participate in the program to receive waiting funds for housing,” he said.

Finally, as part of a socio-economic stimulus, the Ministry of Social Affairs is distributing assistance to more than 47,000 KPM, with a value of more than Rp238 billion. Each family receives socio-economic stimulus assistance of Rp5 million.

“In total, the adaptive social assistance that we distribute in this first phase is Rp632.8 billion. So this is for the first phase of adaptive social assistance in the three provinces,” he said. (H-3)

Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf stated that his party will evaluate the accounts of social assistance (bansos) recipients who are proven to be used for online gambling.

Member of Commission VIII of the DPR RI, Selly Andriany Gantina, revealed that many social assistance recipients are experiencing difficulties in withdrawing funds due to maladministration.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will not conduct a yustisi operation for new arrivals in Jakarta, but will impose restrictions on the distribution of social assistance (bansos).

Suharyo said that his party often encounters the negative impact of social assistance on the sustainability of community empowerment, especially in the eastern regions of Indonesia.

Deputy Chairman of Commission VIII of the DPR RI, Singgih Januratmoko, said that the decision to postpone social assistance (bansos) until the 2024 Pilkada is completed needs to be considered.

In commemoration of its 19th anniversary, PT Pertamina Gas (Pertagas) as part of the Pertamina Gas Subholding held a series of social activities.

Perumda Air Minum PAM JAYA targets the distribution of 2,000 free water tanks throughout 2026 for residents of Jakarta, especially in certain categories, to support equitable access to clean water.

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian explained the social assistance scheme for disaster victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, including assistance of Rp8 million for severely damaged houses and Waiting Funds for Housing of Rp1.8 million.

The National Zakat Agency (Baznas) distributed the Happy Ramadan Package to underprivileged families in the Jakarta area in anticipation of Ramadan.

He added that the growth of the real sector even exceeded the national economic growth rate, thus supporting overall economic performance.

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