The Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, emphasized that the Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) is the government's commitment to ensuring adequate services for vulnerable groups, especially after seeing worrying student health data.
Social Affairs Minister Syaifullah Yusuf confirmed that the Sekolah Rakyat program remains on track despite several teachers and students withdrawing from the program.
The Ministry of Social Affairs has removed hundreds of thousands of social assistance recipients due to suspicions of online gambling.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf stated that parents play a crucial role in the success of the Sekolah Rakyat (SR) program, which aims to provide access to free, quality education and break the cycle of poverty in Indonesia.
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf stated that the School Environment Introduction Period (MPLS) for People’s Schools could last 15 days.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, often called Gus Ipul, stated that the People’s School curriculum will follow national formal standards. However, there will be a special addition, namely character education, in the People’s School curriculum.
The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun disbursing social assistance as part of the stimulus package launched by President Prabowo Subianto to maintain people's purchasing power and encourage economic growth in June-July 2025.
The Ministry of Social Affairs is collaborating with the Ministry of Religious Affairs in an effort to make the People's School and poverty alleviation programs a success.
Vice Minister of Social Affairs, Agus Jabo Priyono stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program can eradicate poverty and have an impact on the regional economy.
Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf stated that every citizen in the poor category who is employed in kitchens providing Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) will still receive social assistance.
The Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf hopes that the graduates of People's Schools, schools intended for the lower-income communities, can be the agents of change.
The Social Affairs Ministry and the Ministry of Housing and Settlements (PKP) integrate single data for social housing programs.
