Central Jakarta Helps 879 Residents Retrieve Withheld Diplomas

A total of 879 residents from eight sub-districts in Central Jakarta received assistance under the Phase II Diploma Retrieval Program in 2026. Central Jakarta Mayor Arifin symbolically handed over the diplomas at the main multipurpose hall of the Central Jakarta Mayor's Office on Friday (10/30).

The handover will continue in stages over the next few days

Through its collaboration with Jakarta Baznas Bazis, the Jakarta Provincial Government has demonstrated its commitment to supporting underprivileged residents.

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In Central Jakarta, Arifin noted that 879 diplomas out of 2,810 were retrieved in the second phase of the program this year.

"Today, 200 residents have been invited to the Central Jakarta Mayor's Office to collect their diplomas, which had been withheld by their schools. The handover will continue in stages over the next few days," he said.

Arifin also conveyed a message from Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung to recipients, urging them to keep pursuing their dreams after receiving their diplomas.

"A diploma is not merely an administrative document. It represents perseverance and hard work, and serves as a key to unlocking various future opportunities," he emphasized.

Salikun, Head of the Central Jakarta Education Sub-agency Region I, detailed the breakdown of the 879 diplomas distributed across the eight sub-districts: 209 from vocational high schools, 126 from senior high schools, 401 from junior high schools, 70 from elementary schools, and 73 from Community Learning Centers (PKBM).

"The diploma assistance program is being carried out in collaboration with Baznas Bazis, with a budget allocation of Rp 1.259 billion," he said.

Agustini, one of the program's beneficiaries, expressed her gratitude to the Jakarta Governor and Vice Governor for helping retrieve diplomas that had been withheld by schools due to her family's financial difficulties.

"Having the opportunity to finally receive my diploma is a source of happiness and renewed hope. It will help me find a job and support my family," she said.