Jakarta, Dec. 5 -- The new national empowerment program featuring "Senior Schools" aims to combat loneliness and promote well-being among Indonesia's growing elderly population, which now officially marks the country as an aging society, a minister said.

Minister for Population and Family Development Wihaji, who also serves as the Head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN), announced the initiative while launching the "Lansia Berdaya" (Sidaya) empowerment program in Lamongan District, East Java, on Thursday.

The Minister stressed the necessity of stronger community support to ensure older adults remain productive and socially engaged.

"Senior schools are part of the answer, providing them with space to stay acti...