Madiun, E Java, Feb. 21 -- State budget efficiency will not affect funds allocated to social assistance and honorariums for social workers, according to Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf.

"Social workers do not need to worry about budget efficiency. The funds for the people will not be cut; in fact, social assistance may even be increased," he said during a dialogue with social workers in Madiun, East Java, on Friday.

Yusuf assured that honorariums and incentives for social assistants have been planned and budgeted for the current year and that these allocations remain secure.

"Everything has been carefully considered. No one will be harmed. Social workers will still receive their rights because their role is crucial in helpin...