This Person with Disability Has Successfully Earns Money with the Help of the MoSA 3-wheeled Motorbike

DEPOK (14 May 2022) - Iskandar D always puts a smile on his lips. His hands and feet are disabled, yet he does not perceive it as an obstacle to working and earning sustenance for his family.

Iskandar who was from Curup, Bengkulu, lives his days with optimism and joy. With his left hand and left foot, this 30-year-old man is still able to work hard in selling goods to support his wife and two children.

Iskandar sells clothes, food, and drinks by occupying roadside stalls. "I sell things only with my hands, sir. Thank God I got help from the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA)," said Iskandar (12/05).

This 30-year-old man is one of the vulnerable groups (disabled) who received assistance with a three-wheeled motorbike from MoSA. The motorbike was handed over directly by the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini on the commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in 2021 at MoSA.

Iskandar admitted that the three-wheeled motorbike helped his business. "Alhamdulillah, it helps a lot. My mobility is much easier including when transporting and moving merchandise," he said.

The motorbike also made Iskandar successfully earn money. His income increases over time. "When having no motorbike, the income was about IDR 500,000 - IDR 700,000 per week. Now it is up to IDR 6,000,000 per month," he added.

Like other beneficiaries of three-wheeled motorbikes, Iskandar must complete the legality of the motorbike to the relevant agencies. However, he did not wait quietly.

"I just casually rode the motorbike. The officer understood that this was assistance from MoSA. Once I ran into officers, they even greeted me. 'Oh, I see. This is the motorbike from Mrs Risma’. There is also MoSA’s logo, so there is no problem,” he explained.

A Social Companion, Hetty Herdiati appreciated Iskandar's enthusiasm and hard work. "Mr Iskandar's enthusiasm should be appreciated. He needs the motorbike to develop his business properly. Hopefully, his business will be sustainable and successful," she said.

Regarding the information that the beneficiary still has not used the three-wheeled motorbikes from MoSA for various reasons, Hetty is reluctant to answer. Instead, Hetty invited all beneficiaries to be grateful.

MoSA usually provides more than one type of assistance to vulnerable groups. As for the three-wheeled motorbike, MoSA also provides the merchandise.

"MoSA also gave another additional assistance. Many poor people are waiting for their turn to get assistance. We should be grateful. By doing so, Allah SWT will add blessings later. Insha Allah," she said.

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