Minister States Divorce Contributes to New Poverty

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, stated that divorce is one of the social factors contributing to the emergence of new poverty.

"Sociologically, it has been proven that divorce also contributes to the birth of new poverty in society, particularly affecting children and women or widows," Nasaruddin said at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs in Central Jakarta on Monday (13/10/2026).

According to Nasaruddin, the government should not only address the effects of poverty but also identify its causes.

Minister: Thankfully, Divorce Rates Have Decreased

The Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque claimed that the divorce rate in Indonesia has been significantly reduced.

"Alhamdulillah, we have successfully lowered the divorce rate significantly at this time," he added.

Nasaruddin hopes that this decrease will strengthen societal conditions and prevent the emergence of new poverty.

"Thus, we hope the impact will also strengthen communities, empower the populace, and prevent poverty," Nasaruddin stated.