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Budget for Iftar Gathering Better Used for the Needy
President Joko Widodo asked government officials to observe fasting with moderation, without exaggerating, so there is no need for iftar together for government officials
JAKARTA, KOMPAS β The budget available iftar gatherings in ministries or government agencies would be better spent on helping the less fortunate. The money can, for example, be used to provide basic-needs assistance.
"In all government offices, Pak Mentan [agriculture minister], Pak Bapanas [head of the National Food Agency] and myself cannot host the iftar gathering," said Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan following a meeting at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Friday (24 /3/2023).