Jakarta, Jan. 30 -- The budget for social assistance will not be affected by President Prabowo Subianto's decision on budget efficiencies, according to Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf.

He explained that the budget cut is targeting other categories, such as official travel, stationery, and various ceremonial activities that do not directly impact the public.

Meanwhile, the social assistance budget for 2025 will be adjusted in the range of Rp1 trillion to Rp1.3 trillion, he noted.

"There is more than Rp1 trillion budget, but we do not know exactly yet. We will adjust (the budget) if needed and follow the president's decision," Yusuf remarked here on Thursday.

He expects no cut in the social assistance budget, considering it is s...