Member of Commission VIII DPR RI Monitors Social Assistance Distribution in Bima

DOMPU (18 March 2021) - Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) Zainul Arifin is monitoring Social Assistance virtually because Zainul Arifin is currently undergoing independent isolation, in this monitoring represented by his Expert Staff, Subhan.

The social assistance distribution activity in Bima City was attended by the Head of Bima Regency Social Office, Bima City Social Office Secretary, the Head of PT Pos, and BRI. Meanwhile, in Dompu Regency, it was attended by the Deputy Regent of Dompu, Sahrul Parsan, Chair of the TPP PKK of Dompu Regency, Lilis Suryani Kader Jaelani, Head of the Dompu Regency Social Office, Abdul Haris, Kasdim Dompu, Head of Woja District and Head of Dompu District.

In his speech, the Deputy Regent of Dompu, Sahrul Parsan said "On behalf of the Dompu government, we thank you for the assistance given to our residents from 57,589 Beneficiaries Family (KPM), as many as 20,748 KPM have received BPNT (Non-Cash Food Assistance)."

Sahrul Parsan also expressed hope for members of Commission VIII of the House that the poor who have been registered can receive 100% of their assistance.

Furthermore, in his speech, Member of Commission VIII DPR RI, Zainul Arifin said "As the member of Commission VIII DPR RI always support what the Dompu people of West Nusa Tenggara expect. Hopefully, this assistance can provide the best for all of us, so we can handle the social and developmental problems in our region."

Furthermore, the Deputy Regent of Dompu, Sahrul Parsan, symbolically handed over the assistance to representatives of KPM through the Post Office. The assistance provided from January to March 2022 is Rp 12,448,800,000 for 20,748 KPM.

Furthermore, the Head of the Dompu District Social Office accompanied Expert Staff from Members of Commission VIII DPR RI to symbolically hand over assistance to PKH Assistance Recipients which were channeled through Himbara Bank. At least, a grant amounting to Rp. 9,932,925 million has been distributed for 3 months of assistance to KPM in the amount of 13,598.

Furthermore, Kasdim Dompu accompanied by the Chair of the Dompu Regency DPRD (Regional House of Representatives) also handed over symbolic assistance to the recipients.

ATENSI program for Bima City, Bima Regency, and Dompu Regency in the amount of   Rp. 69,715,000, - including for Orphans, basic food assistance, nutrition assistance, school and sports equipment assistance, wheelchair assistance, adaptive claimant stick assistance, and water sensors.

The total amount of assistance that has been given to Dompu residents through 3 Ministry of Social Affairs’ programs, including ATENSI, PKH, and BPNT, is amount Rp.22,415,295,000,-.

At the end of the visit, the Head of the Paramita Center, I Ketut Supena, also demonstrated how to use a wheelchair, adaptive guide stick, and water sensor.