Jember, East Java, May 31 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf reiterated the government's commitment to providing continuous services and care for elderly citizens through a range of on-point programs and assistance.

"Senior citizens are not a burden to the nation. We want elderly residents to enjoy old age without tears. We want them to smile, not feel abandoned," he remarked during an event marking 2025 National Elderly Day in Jember District, East Java, on Saturday.

Yusuf emphasized that a nation's greatness is reflected in how well it cares for and respects its elderly population.

To that end, he noted that the Ministry of Social Affairs had reached over five million elderly individuals through the Family Hope Program (PKH),...