Bantul, Aug. 9 -- Presidential Chief of Staff, A.M. Putranto, said that the government's People's School program, run by the Social Affairs Ministry, is expected to provide children the skills and knowledge to build a better future for themselves.

After visiting People's Senior High School 19 in Bantul district, Yogyakarta Special Region, on Friday, Putranto observed that the program, which has been running for some time, has greatly helped families who cannot afford to send their children to school.

"We hope these children will not return to their previous circumstances, but instead, improve their quality of life after attending this school. That is our expectation," he added.

He informed that the People's School is part of President ...