Jakarta (Antara Bali) - The Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs
Khofifah Indar Parawansa handed over the compensation amount to 24
families of former of East Timorese but currently residents of Kediri,
East Java.
"The compensation amount that was disbursed reflects the fact that
the central government cares for the East Timorese people in
Indonesia," the minister said in a written statement received here on
Friday.
Disbursement of such compensation funds in Kediri comes in
pursuance of the Presidential Decree No. 25 of 2016 on Granting of
Compensation to Former Residents of East Timor, domiciled outside the
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province.
Compensation of Rp 10 million is allocated for each family, and is
provided through a direct assistance mechanism in accordance with
Article 2 paragraph (2, 3) of presidential regulation.
The minister explained to the former East Timorese people that the
cash assistance will continue even in case of demise of the head of a
beneficiary family. The compensation can be given to the beneficiaries
in accordance with legislative provisions.
"The beneficiaries are entitled to such compensation given by the government," she added.
In East Java alone, the Social Affairs Minister said Rp30.8
billion worth of funds would be distributed among the formerly East
Timorese people living in 38 districts.
The minister also inaugurated a Mutual Cooperation Electronic
Warung (E-Warong/E-shop). She will also disburse funds under the Family
of Hope Program (PKH) in Kediri and Madiun, planned to be held on
Saturday.
The E-Warong has been set up in an effort to implement the program
to reduce poverty in Indonesia. Through the E-Warong, recipients of the
Family Hope Program are encouraged to become independent. (WDY)
Indonesian Minister Hands Over Compensation to Ex-East Timor Families
Sabtu, 24 September 2016 13:21 WIB