Agus Joyo Sutono, a government teacher at SD Dua Jati Kulon in Jati District, Kudus Regency, has been teaching for over two decades. He recently expressed his appreciation for the improvements in the distribution of the Teacher Professional Allowance (TPG) under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. Agus mentioned that the disbursement of TPG has become faster, more accurate, and transparent, making it simpler for teachers all over Indonesia to receive their allowances.
Starting his teaching career in 2003 and officially becoming a PPPK teacher in 2023, Agus views his professional journey as a milestone in terms of recognition and motivation to enhance his teaching quality. Although he has been receiving TPG since 2011, it was only this year that he noticed a significant enhancement in the distribution system. This new mechanism of direct central transfers to teachers’ accounts has streamlined the process and improved efficiency.
Agus perceives the TPG not only as a financial incentive but also as a symbol of trust and state support for the teaching profession. He praised the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) and President Prabowo for the breakthrough policy that has simplified the distribution process. Besides supporting his family, Agus also uses the TPG for his own education, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in primary school education.
In addition to personal use, Agus shows solidarity by assisting non-civil servant teaching staff and contributing to school activities using a portion of his TPG allowance. He believes that this new policy should become a long-term standard to support the welfare and professional work of dedicated teachers. Agus hopes that the TPG will continue to benefit teachers and contribute to the realization of a better Indonesia.
