Jakarta Government Starts Distributing Rice Packages to Thousand Islands Residents
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
Jakarta Provincial Government started to distribute Non-Cash/Rice Social Assistance (BSNT) for 2,496 beneficiary families (KPMs) in Thousands Islands. Each KPM in 6 urban villages will receive 10-kilogram rice package.
It is premium quality rice from PT. Food Station Tjipinang Jaya and Perumda Pasar Jaya
Jakarta Social Agency Head, Premi Lasari explained, there were 345 KPMs in Panggang Island, 730 KPMs in Kelapa Island Urban Village, and 252 KPMs in Harapan Island Urban Village.
"Next, 297 KPMs in Untung Jawa Island Urban Village, 357 KPMs in Pari Island Urban Village, and 515 KPMs in Tidung Island Urban Village," she added, Friday (8/13).
Give Premium Quality Rice, JPS: Proof of Happiness for its ResidentsAccording to her, this aid was given to help disadvantaged residents affected by COVID-19 pandemic during PPKM Level 4 implementation.
She ensured that quality of rice which distributed to residents was in good condition because it had been checked periodically beforehand.
"It is premium quality rice from PT. Food Station Tjipinang Jaya and Perumda Pasar Jaya," she mentioned.