The poverty rate in March 2022 published by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Friday (15/7/2022) did show a decline compared with the previous year.

The cash aid, totaling Rp300,000 per family, will be provided for the three months of April, May and June, but will be paid in advance in April.

With a comprehensive strategy, we can rely on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand the job field. Support must be directed to productive sectors.

In the midst of an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the deliberation of the job creation bill was expedited, but its urgency in resolving problems Indonesia faces is questionable.