Jakarta, Feb. 6 -- An official from Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning outlined three key poverty reduction strategies on Thursday.

"The first strategy is reducing the expenditure burden through the Welfare Card," said Maliki, the ministry's Deputy for Community Empowerment, Population, and Manpower.

The Welfare Card provides targeted social assistance and protection to vulnerable groups. This includes social assistance in programs such as direct cash assistance, education subsidies, healthcare, and basic necessities to ease the burden on the poor.

Maliki highlighted the importance of social security, ensuring universal access to health services and protection for informal workers.

He also emphasized assistance for ...