Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that accurate, up-to-date data is the foundation for effective poverty alleviation, according to Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf.

"President Prabowo has made it clear that tackling poverty must begin with reliable data. Only with accurate information can we design interventions that truly reach those in need," Yusuf told reporters during a National Heroes Day pre-event run in Jakarta on Sunday.

Yusuf stressed that data-driven policymaking is essential for aligning social welfare and empowerment programs across ministries, ensuring they deliver measurable improvements for vulnerable communities.

To support this approach, the government has launched the National Single ...