Indonesia, July 18 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has asked beneficiaries of the Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) program to use the aid funds solely to purchase essential goods or for productive activities.

He emphasized the importance of using BSU funds responsibly during a visit to a post office in Boyolali district, Central Java, on Friday, where he reviewed the aid distribution process.

"Please make the most of this assistance for productive purposes. Since the new academic year has just begun, you can use the funds to buy school supplies or uniforms," Gibran told beneficiaries.

The Vice President also encouraged residents to use the aid, which amounts to Rp600 thousand (around US$36) per recipient, to purchase staple commo...