Jakarta, March 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his dedication to breaking the cycle of poverty in Indonesia through various concrete measures, including bureaucratic reform and budget efficiency that benefits the people.

In his speech at the launch of the new mechanism for distributing teacher allowances here on Thursday, the president emphasized that the government will continue to strive to boost the people's income and eradicate hunger.

"Children of the poor must not be poor. That is our determination. Children from poor families must rise and later help their parents," Prabowo stated.

The head of state emphasized that the government has devised strategies to ensure citizens have equal opportunities to improve their livi...