Jakarta, Nov. 13 -- Collaboration between Statistics Indonesia (BPS) and the Social Affairs Ministry is an important step to boost the accuracy of the National Socio-Economic Integrated Data (DTSEN), which serves as the foundation for social welfare policies, an official said.

Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, said here on Thursday that the collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in updating and utilizing the database to distribute aid, must be consistently strengthened.

She noted her appreciation for Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf's direct involvement in overseeing data integration efforts between her administration and the ministry.

"He often asks, 'Ma'am, has the data been tr...