JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 11 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — In the presence of the ASEAN Minister, Social Minister Juliari P. Batubara conveyed the government’s important steps in handling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for the poor and vulnerable groups. Indonesia recommends the establishment of a comprehensive and sustainable social protection system.
“To the ASEAN ministers, I convey comprehensive and quick steps of the Indonesian government in handling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the context of the Ministry of Social Affairs’ duties and functions, the government has increased the index and expanded the social assistance, especially for the poor and vulnerable groups, “said the Minister of Social Affairs Juliari after the meeting (10/06).