The article discusses the increase in poverty in Indonesia due to the pandemic, with 27.4 million more people falling into poverty, raising the rate to 10.14 percent. Economist Faisal Basri from the University of Indonesia warns that many are at risk of poverty, being classified as 'near-poor'. The Indonesian government's National Economic Recovery program aims to combat poverty, but many in the informal sector, like street vendor Haryanto, alias Eko, have not received sufficient support. The article highlights the inadequacy of civil registration data and the need for more flexible social programs. It also mentions the World Bank's global extreme poverty line and the challenges faced by small businesses during the pandemic.