Bandung –

A member of Commission I of the Bandung City Council, Ahmad Rahmat Purnama, highlighted the phenomenon of dependence on social assistance, which is considered not yet effective in breaking the cycle of poverty.

This concern arose following ongoing issues related to the equitable distribution of social aid for residents of Bandung City.

Ahmad urged the Bandung City Social Service to conduct periodic evaluations of poverty alleviation programs. This step is considered important to ensure that government programs do not create a society dependent on social assistance.

“Yes, we encourage the Social Service to conduct periodic evaluations, so that poverty alleviation programs do not create a society dependent on social assistance, but instead foster economic independence in the community,” he said.

He added that the concept of aid should be a means of empowerment designed to sustainably make underprivileged residents self-reliant.

“Basically, the concept of aid is designed to empower underprivileged communities so they can become capable and sustainable, not to make them dependent on social assistance,” he stated.

Based on data collected by the Social Service, the current budget allocation from both the regional and state budgets covers less than half of the total poor population in Bandung City. It is recorded that around 60 percent of vulnerable residents still need assistance.

Bandung City Council

The Bandung City Council, officially known as the Gedung Sate, is a historic Art Deco building in Bandung, Indonesia. Constructed between 1920 and 1924, it originally served as the headquarters of the Dutch East Indies’ Department of Public Works and now houses the West Java provincial government. Its iconic “satay” spire and blend of architectural styles make it a symbol of the city’s colonial heritage and modern governance.

Gedung Sate

Gedung Sate is a historic Art Deco building in Bandung, Indonesia, originally constructed between 1920 and 1924 as the headquarters for the Dutch East Indies’ Department of Public Works. Its name comes from the distinctive skewer-like ornamentation on its central tower, which resembles the Indonesian dish satay. Today, it serves as the seat of the West Java provincial government and stands as a symbol of the city’s colonial heritage and architectural innovation.

Gedung Sate

Gedung Sate is a historic building in Bandung, Indonesia, known for its distinctive Dutch colonial architecture and a unique ornament shaped like a satay skewer on its roof. Construction began in 1920 under the Dutch East Indies government, initially serving as the headquarters for the Department of Public Works. Today, it functions as the governor’s office for West Java and stands as a prominent cultural landmark.