Jakarta Deputy Governor Basuki âAhokâ Tjahaja Purnama said Wednesday that the city administration would increase the budget for the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) education allowance program, aimed at students from families with low income
akarta Deputy Governor Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama said Wednesday that the city administration would increase the budget for the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) education allowance program, aimed at students from families with low income.
Ahok pointed out that the current budget was not adequate, according to surveys.
'Surveys show that the current figures were not enough,' Ahok said during the belated commemoration of the National Children's Day at Dunia Fantasi (Dufan) theme park in Ancol, North Jakarta. The National Children's Day falls on July 23.
Currently, KJP beneficiaries earn between Rp 180,000 (US$15.37) and Rp 240,000 per month per student. Next year, the city aims to increase the figure to Rp 800,000 per month per student.
The city will also improve the system to tighten the control.
'Beneficiaries can only withdraw the money [from the ATM] enough for a week so they or their parents can't misuse the funds for other purposes. They can buy school equipment in designated education exhibitions. Meanwhile, school tuition will be automatically withdrawn from their bank account,' he said, adding that the mechanism was currently being discussed at the City Council. (nvn)
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