President Jokowi Inspects Quake-Hit Area in Cianjur

President Jokowi

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (11/22) headed to Cianjur regency, West Java province at 11.25 Western Indonesia Time to ensure post-quake mitigation measures.

Upon his arrival at 13.21 Western Indonesia Time, President Jokowi was slated to inspect several locations including hospital, affected areas, and evacuation centers.

For the record, the President used land route to Cianjur regency to inspect route access affected by the quake. English translation.

“Mr. president preferred to use a car to ensure that access roads closed due to the earthquake have been reopened,” Presidential Secretariat’s Deputy for Protocols, Pers, and Media Bey Machmudin.

He further said that President Jokowi wanted to ensure that the distribution of logistic assistance including staple food, medicines, and other assistance can be well carried out. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/UN) (AP/LW)