KPK to Meet Ministry of Social Affairs Over Sekolah Rakyat Procurement Controversy

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is set to engage in a crucial dialogue with the Ministry of Social Affairs this Friday, May 8, 2025, to address contentious issues surrounding procurement for the government's flagship Sekolah Rakyat program. This meeting, initiated by the Ministry itself, signals a proactive stance in clarifying public doubts and ensuring transparency in the program's implementation.

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For the audience with the Ministry of Social Affairs, it is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday.

Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, popularly known as Gus Ipul, has emphasized the ministry's full cooperation and openness to scrutiny. He views the upcoming audience with the KPK leadership not merely as a response to controversy but as a valuable opportunity for internal evaluation. "We are extremely open to being audited and inspected as part of our efforts to prevent deviations in the procurement of goods and services within the Ministry of Social Affairs," Gus Ipul affirmed, underscoring a commitment to integrity.

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Of course, we are open. If there is time tomorrow, we will meet with the leaders of the KPK to report on all the processes we have gone through.

This engagement comes amidst public concerns, including viral social media narratives alleging price markups for essential items like student shoes. Gus Ipul has vehemently refuted these claims, labeling them as hoaxes and slander. The KPK's involvement, therefore, is critical in providing an independent assessment and reassuring the public that the Sekolah Rakyat program, a key initiative of the Prabowo-Gibran administration, operates with the utmost integrity and fairness, ensuring that resources are used effectively for the benefit of the students it aims to serve.

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We are extremely open to being audited and inspected as part of our efforts to prevent deviations in the procurement of goods and services within the Ministry of Social Affairs.