JAKARTA | INDATANEWS.COM – Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah paid a courtesy and working visit to Indonesia's Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, in Jakarta on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) at 5:00 p.m. WIB. The meeting addressed key strategic issues aimed at strengthening social welfare programs in Aceh Province.
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Aceh Social Affairs Office, Budi Afrizal, highlighted several priority proposals from the
Aceh provincial government to the Ministry of Social Affairs. A central discussion point was the enhancement of social protection for low-income communities.
Fadhlullah specifically requested an additional quota of 331,984 beneficiaries under the government-funded Health Insurance Contribution Assistance Program (PBI JK) for Aceh.
"We directly presented
Aceh's need for additional
PBI JK quotas to the Minister. This is a key priority for the provincial government to ensure that low-income communities continue to have access to proper healthcare services," Fadhlullah said after the meeting.
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Accelerating Response to Hydrometeorological Disasters Read Also: Aceh Tengah Police Intensify Night Patrols to Curb Illegal Street Racing Another key agenda item was the handling of recent hydrometeorological disasters that have affected several areas across Aceh. Fadhlullah stressed the importance of central government support to accelerate recovery and humanitarian response efforts.
"We also discussed the situation in several affected regions in
Aceh and the need for support from the central government, particularly through the Ministry of Social Affairs, so that recovery and response efforts can be carried out optimally," he noted.
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Expanding the "Sekolah Rakyat" Education Program Read Also: Aceh Provincial Secretary Praises Universitas Almuslim for Strengthening Student Leadership The Aceh provincial government also presented updates on the development of the "Sekolah Rakyat" program and requested additional support from the Ministry of Social Affairs. The initiative aims to broaden access to education and improve human resource quality, particularly for underprivileged communities.
Fadhlullah underlined that "Sekolah Rakyat" is a key part of Aceh's long-term development strategy, designed to expand educational participation and reduce social inequality.
He added that the meeting took place in a constructive and cooperative atmosphere, reflecting strengthened collaboration between the
Aceh provincial government and the Ministry of Social Affairs.
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