Palembang, The Indonesia Post – Assistance for Islamic boarding schools and tuition waivers for students affected by Covid 19 have actually been symbolically handed over by the Governor of South Sumatra H. Herman Deru on August 7. However, until Thursday (3/9) the much-awaited assistance was hampered by distribution.
This condition undoubtedly made the Governor of South Sumatra H. Herman Deru reprimand his staff. He then gathered a number of staff and related Service Heads, Thursday morning in the Governor’s Meeting room.
“I asked what date is it already? Almost a month how come it hasn’t been distributed yet. Don’t make it difficult, this is an emergency. The funds are there, the distribution is there and the recipient is there. means that this is not fictitious and this is clear, why else, “asked HD.
According to HD, the aid should be disbursed immediately so that it can be utilized immediately by those in need. Therefore, he also asked his staff to resolve these obstacles as soon as possible.
“I ask for Covid assistance for this Ponpes to be distributed no later than next Wednesday (9/9/20). Likewise assistance for student tuition relief that has not been distributed. If you are unable to complete this, it is better to resign. , “he said.
Furthermore, HD said, because of its emergency nature, the distribution process should be simplified. Likewise for Ponpes, HD asked related agencies to help pick up the ball, so that Ponpes could immediately use the funds for their operational needs for teaching and learning.
Apart from speeding up the distribution, HD also instructed the Head of Forpess, the Head of Public Welfare and the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion to check and check data on aid recipients. He did not want the Ponpes which did have teaching and learning activities not to receive this assistance.
“Don’t let those who have KBM not even get it but those who are closed get it. That’s Forpess’ job. Give recommendations to those who are really active. Everything must be right on target,” said HD.
Meanwhile the Head of the South Sumatra Education Office, Reza Pahlevi, explained that of the 18,082 students who were registered to receive the assistance, most of them had been disbursed. However, because there are still several universities that register account numbers other than BSB, the disbursement cannot be done.
“For that (non-BSB accounts), the city has found a solution by making a statement letter. Now for the assistance of foreign students like Egypt and we are still processing by name by address,” he said.
As is known as a form of commitment to help the continuity of education for South Sumatra students during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Governor of South Sumatra has poured out aid. A total of 18,082 students from 92 PTN / PTS were given stimulant assistance in the form of a Single Tuition Fee (UKT) each of IDR 1 million.
The handover of single tuition assistance (UKT) to students less likely to be affected by Covid 19 was symbolically handed over to provide operational assistance to Islamic boarding schools in South Sumatra in preparation for the adaptation of new habits at the South Sumatra Provincial Government’s Bina Praja Auditorium, Friday (7/8/2020).
Apart from the thousands of students, Governor Herman Deru also gave his concern for 328 Islamic boarding schools throughout South Sumatra. Each Ponpes is given operational assistance worth Rp. 15 million. (jekk/rel)
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