Up to February 9, Central Jakarta Social Sub-dept. has verified 2,645 elders. Later on, Jakarta Elder Card (KLJ) will be given for the elders.

We plan to realize this program in this year by giving aid Rp 600 thousand per month

Central Jakarta Social Sub-dept. Head, Susan Budi Susilowati mentioned, the registered elders are categorized in the lowest poverty level (Desil 1). Based on data from Social Ministry, there are 3,636 elders in 2015.

"Based on current data, there are 2,645 verified elders. While refers to Integrated Data Base (BDT) from Social Ministry, there are 3,636 elders," she stated, Monday (2/12).

She added, her side will continue to collect data until the end of February. KLJ is planned to be distributed this year. Social aid will be given once per three months with amount Rp 600 thousand per month.

"We plan to realize this program in this year by giving aid Rp 600 thousand per month. It is in accordance with Jakarta Governor program which is to reduce 1 percent of poverty," she said.

She admitted there are some problems in elder verification process. For example is about mortality, not matched ID number, immigrate, transferred into social house, age less than 60 years by February, and economic situation has improved.

"For now, our personnel can handle those problems," she expressed.