Jakarta Announces Expansion of Education Support Programs KJP and KJMU
The Governor of DKI Jakarta announced the recipients for the second phase of the "Kartu Jakarta Pintar (KJP) Plus" and "Kartu Jakarta Mahasiswa Unggul (KJMU)" education support programs for 2026. KJP Plus will benefit 707,609 students, and KJMU will support 19,049 students, reflecting successful collaboration between the provincial government and the DPRD.
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