Social Minister Gus Ipul Receive Anugerah Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna from Prabowo

Jakarta – Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) received the grace of the honor of the Mahaputera Adipurna star of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. This honorary sign is a form of appreciation for the state for the services of Gus Ipul in the social and welfare fields, especially in the reform of the social protection system. Gus Ipul is considered an important role in emphasizing data updates, distribution of social assistance to prevent target errors, as well as the expansion and thickening of the social assistance program in accordance with the guidance of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. “Of course, this is a motivation for us to keep doing good things in the future, especially in our assignment with the Ministry of Social Affairs,” Gus Ipul said in a written statement on Monday (8/25/2025). Browse to continue the content, this award was presented to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia in the State Palace, Jakarta, today. Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna is the highest level of five levels of the Mahaputera star honor, namely Adipurna, Adipradana, Utama, Pratama and Nararya. This award is awarded to individuals who show darmabacti and extraordinary loyalty to the country and state Indonesia. Gus Ipul emphasized that this achievement was the result of a long work in consolidation and renewal of a social and national social data (DTSEN), which became the basis of different social interventions. “From the beginning, the president emphasizes the importance of an accurate database. This data has become the most important guideline in implementing different social programs and interventions. If the data is right, the help will reach the right target,” he explained. Furthermore, Gus Ipul revealed that the improvement of the data is still being performed thoroughly, with priority in people in decil 1, 2 and 3, namely the most economically vulnerable group. “Through presidential instruction No. 2 and 4 of 2025, this process is more directed. This data consolidation is the most important basis to increase the accuracy of social assistance programs,” he added. Apart from the policy and system side, Gus Ipul also appreciated the awareness of the public who started actively participating in ensuring the accuracy of the target of assistance. “I see that it has begun to make the public aware. There are residents who voluntarily refuse help because they feel that they are not feasible. Some even act actively or refute, both to themselves and others. It is extraordinary,” he concluded. In general, as many as 141 national digits and honors received from President Prabowo. The recipients come from different occupations and backgrounds, including ministers, press figures, cultural figures, to security forces. In an official speech read by the presidential secretary of the president, it was conveyed that this award was awarded to individuals who were an important role in the country and state, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (Anl/Ega)