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President Prabowo's Sacrificial Beef Distributed to Yogyakarta's Code River Residents

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Yogyakarta city government distributed 1 ton of sacrificial beef from President Prabowo Subianto to residents along the Code River.
  • The distribution specifically targeted underprivileged families in the densely populated Kali Code area.
  • This initiative aims to foster community spirit and bring happiness to residents during the Eid al-Adha holiday.

The city government of Yogyakarta has distributed one ton of sacrificial beef, a donation from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, to residents living along the Code River. The initiative specifically allocated the meat to underprivileged families in the densely populated Kampung Gemblakan Bawah area, within the Danurejan sub-district.

The selection of the distribution location was based on the demographic conditions of the Kali Code riverbank area, which is densely populated and dominated by low-income families.

โ€” Hasto WardoyoMayor of Yogyakarta explaining the rationale behind the distribution.

Mayor Hasto Wardoyo explained that the choice of location was based on the demographic conditions of the Kali Code riverbank settlements, which are characterized by high population density and a predominance of low-income families. Approximately 300 households in this area are expected to benefit from the distribution of the President's sacrificial meat.

The special allocation from President's sacrificial meat is expected to strengthen togetherness and bring happiness to the riverbank residents on the holiday.

โ€” Hasto WardoyoMayor of Yogyakarta on the aims of the distribution.

The special allocation from President Prabowo's donation is intended to strengthen community bonds and bring joy to the riverbank residents during the Eid al-Adha celebration. Mayor Wardoyo highlighted that the city government's focus this year is on enhancing the welfare of communities along the riverbanks.

The message is specifically for the welfare of the riverbank community. In addition to sharing with orphans and the poor, it is also to foster solidarity, empathy, and mutual cooperation in maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of the river area as the city's lifeline.

โ€” Hasto WardoyoMayor of Yogyakarta on the deeper meaning of the initiative.

In total, the local government managed and distributed eight cows and five goats for the holiday. These contributions came from various sources, including the President, the Governor of DIY, regional-owned enterprises, and internal city government funds. The President's 1,000-kilogram Simmental Limousin cow was designated for the Takmir Masjid Keramat Al-Islam Gemblakan Bawah.

Cows from the President, Governor, and other assistance are allocated to areas that truly need them.

โ€” Hasto WardoyoMayor of Yogyakarta on prioritizing aid distribution.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.