Pramono Distributes Fourth Batch of Diploma Clearance Assistance
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung distributed the Fourth Batch of diploma clearance assistance 2025 at SMA Islam Said Naum, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (8/21).
"I have just handed over the fourth batch of diploma clearance assistance 2025,"
In this batch, 1,897 students were assisted with a total value of Rp7,698,788,800 to be distributed in three phases.
"I have just handed over the fourth batch of diploma clearance assistance 2025," he mentioned.
Pramono: Don't Use Social Assistance for Online GamblingWith this latest distribution, a total of 3,212 students have received aid from the Jakarta Provincial Government, amounting to approximately Rp12 billion. Pramono targets the program to reach 6,652 students this year.
Pramono emphasized that the program is crucial for students whose diplomas have been withheld due to financial issues. According to him, many students have had their diplomas held back for years. Through this assistance, he hopes those students can continue their education or find employment to improve their lives.
The Jakarta Provincial Government also supports education for Jakartans by distributing aid through Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) and Jakarta Excellent Student Card (KJMU) programs, which are expected to be well utilized by the students.
On this occasion, Pramono also symbolically released 1,102 KJP beneficiaries from elementary to vocational school levels for an educational trip to several museums in Jakarta.
"Today, we are launching the first educational trip for 1,102 KJP beneficiaries from elementary, junior high, senior high, and vocational schools, accompanied by 215 teachers, fully facilitated by the Jakarta Government," he explained.
The trip aims to broaden the perspective of Jakarta's students by visiting historical and educational sites, namely MH Thamrin Museum, Joang '45 Museum, Wayang Museum, Textile Museum, Maritime Museum, Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum, and HB Jassin Library.
"I've asked Mrs. Nana (Nahdiana), Head of Education Agency, to plan and regularly organize these trips for KJP students who have never visited museums or tourist sites in Jakarta," he said.
Pramono also expressed appreciation to the Jakarta Baznas Bazis, which collaborated with the provincial government to support the event.
Head of Education Agency, Nahdiana stated in her report that the fourth batch aid will be distributed to 1,897 students with a total fund of Rp7,698,788,800 which will be disbursed in three phases.
"The Jakarta Provincial Government has distributed diploma clearance assistance for batch 1, 2, and 3 to 1,315 students with a total aid of Rp4,388,796,771 since April," she noted.
The first batch was distributed today to 774 students. Thus, the total diploma clearance assistance 2025 has been given to 3,212 students, amounting to Rp12,037,585,571.
Additionally, Nahdiana reported on the educational trip activities for around 1,000 KJP beneficiaries from elementary, junior high, and vocational high schools participated in educational tours to museums and libraries in Jakarta.
"They departed from eight sub-districts using school buses to visit museums and libraries in Jakarta," she added.
A total of 215 teachers accompanied the students with 45 tour guides from SMKN 27's tourism service program. This educational trip aims to broaden their knowledge and provide a learning environment beyond classroom, supported by facilities provided by the government.
One of the diploma clearance assistance recipients, Nata Nugra (19) from SMA Cahaya Fadilah in West Jakarta, expressed gratitude to the Jakarta Provincial Government for the assistance. She hopes the government will continue to distribute beneficial aid programs for the community.
Hopefully, there will be more programs that can benefit small and middle-class communities," he said.
He admitted her diploma had been held at the school for nearly a year. Although he is currently working, he plans to continue his education using the diploma he received today.
"Maybe next year I will take the Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK)," she shared.
