Indonesia, May 13 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf stated that the government is currently finalizing the decent housing program for people living in poverty and extreme poverty.

"The social programs initiated by the president are always supported by regional heads. One of them is the implementation of the decent housing program," he stated in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, on Monday.

He explained that the program also contributes to strengthening the growth of the local economy and improving the community's welfare.

"Hopefully, it can be implemented smoothly, and the concept is currently being finalized. Thus, while the children are enrolled in Sekolah Rakyat (government's tuition-free schools), the parents are supported with dece...